THE  ORDER  FOR 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


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The  Minister  shall  begin  the  lioKNING  Prayek,  by 
reading  with  an  audible  vmce  some  of  the 
following  Sentences  of  Scripture. 


^ Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  he  acceptable  in 
thy  sight,  O Lord,  my  strength,  and  my 
redeemer.  Psalm  xix,  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away 
from  his  wickedness  that  he  hath  com- 
mitted, and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Eze- 
kiel xviii,  27. 

I acknowledge  my  transgressions : and 
my  sin  is  ever  before  me.  Psalm  ii,  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot 
out  all  mine  iniquities.  Psalm  li,  9. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto 
the  going  down  of  the  same,  my  Name 
shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles;  and  in 
every  place  incense  shall  be  ofiered  unto 
my  Name,  and  a pure  offering:  for  my 
Name  shall  be  great  among  the  heathen, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malachi  i,  11. 


MORNIXG  PRAYER. 


The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a broken 
spirit : a broken  and  a contrite  heart,  O 
God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psalm  li,  17. 

Bend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments, 
and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God:  for  he 
is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger, 
and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him 
of  the  evil.  Joel  ii,  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies 
and  forgivenesses,  though  we  have  rebelled 
against  him;  neither  have  we  obeyed  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his 
laws  which  he  set  before  us.  Daniel  ix, 
9,  10. 

0 Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment; 
not  in  thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to 
nothing.  Jeremiah  x,  24. 

Repent  ye : for  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven 
is  at  hand.  St  Matthew  iii,  2. 

1 will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and 
will  say  unto  him.  Father,  I have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am 
no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 
St  Luke  XV,  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  ser- 
vant : for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified.  Psalm  cxliii,  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we 
deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in 
us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is  faith- 
ful and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
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to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 
1 John  i,  8,  9. 


% Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  brethren,  the  Scrip- 
ture moveth  us,  in  sundry  places,  to 
acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness;  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the 
face  of  Almighty  God  our  heavenly 
Father ; but  confess  them  with  an  humble,  * 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to 
the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness 
of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times, 
humbly  to  acknowledge  our  sins  before 
God ; yet  ought  we  chiefiy  so  to  do, 
when  we  assemble  and  meet  together  to 
render  thanks  for  the  great  benefits  that 
we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set  forth 
his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most 
holy  Word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which 
are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well  for 
the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore  I pray 
and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here 
present,  to  accompany  me  with  a pure 
heart,  and  bumble  voice,  unto  the  throne 
of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying: — 

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MORNixa  phayer. 


T A General  Coafession,  to  be  said  by  the  whole  Con- 
gregation, with  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 


LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father; 


xi-  We  have  erred,  and  strayed  from  thy 
ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our 
own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against 
thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone 
those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ; 
And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we 
ought  not  to  have  done;  And  there  is  no 
health  in  us.  But  thou,  0 Lord,  have 
mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders. 
Spare  tlfion  those,  O God,  who  confess 
their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who 
are  penitent;  according  to  thy  promises 
declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus 
our  Lord.  And  grant,  O most  merciful 
Father,  for  his  sake ; That  we  may  here- 
after live  a godly,  righteous,  and  sober 
life.  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name. 
Amen. 

f The  Minister,  still  kneeling,  shall  then  say  the  follow- 
ing prayer  for  forgiveness. 

A LMTGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  desireth  not 
the  death  of  a sinner,  hut  rather  that  he 
may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live, 
pardon  and  absolve,  we  beseech  thee,  alt 
those  who  truly  repent  and  unfeignedly 


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MORNING  PRAYER. 


believe  thy  holy  Gospel.  Grant  us  true 
repentance  and  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  those 
things  may  please  thee  which  we  do  at 
this  present;  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life 
hereafter  may  he  pure  and  holy;  so  that 
at  the  last  we  may  come  to  thy  eternal 
joy;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


^ The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of  all 
other  Prayers,  Amen. 

^ The  Minister  and  People  will  then  say  the  Lord’s 
Prayer,  repeating  it  together,  both  here  and  wherever 
it  is  used  in  Divine  service. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed he  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth.  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses, 
As  we  forgive  those  v/ho  trespass  against 
us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil : For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 


^ Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

0 Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Answer,  And  our  mouth  shall  show 
forth  thy  praise. 


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^ Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  will  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Answer,  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Loui). 

Answer.  The  Lord’s  Name  be  praised. 


% Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem : if 
not  sung,  the  Minister  and  people  will  read  alternate 
verses  deliberately. 

Psalm  95;  v.  1-7, 

0COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord; 

let  us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength 
of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
thanksgiving;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in 
him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a great  God;  and  a 
great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the 
earth ; and  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his 
also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  and  his 
hands  prepared  the  dry  land. 

O come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down, 
and  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 
For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God;  and  we 
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are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  hand. 

O worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of 
holiness;  let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge 
the  earth;  and  with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world,  and  the  people  with  his  truth. 

% Then  shall  follow  one  of  the  Selections  of  Psalms,  the 
Minister  and  people  reading  alternate  verses  audi- 
bly ; after  which  Selection  may  be  read  or  sung — 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Answer,  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

^ Or  in  place  of  this  the  follov/ing  hymn  may  be  read 
or  sung  by  Minister  and  people  together, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  towards  men.  We 
praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
thee  for  thy  great  glory,  0 Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  God  the  Fatlier  Almighty. 

O Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesus 
Christ ; O Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
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MORNIKG  PRAYER. 


away  tlie  sins  of  tlie  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon 
us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art 
the  Lord;  thou  only,  0 Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.  Amen. 

T Then  shall  be  read  a Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament. 
^ After  which  shall  be  read  or  sung  the  following  Hymn, 
^ Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minister  shall 
say,  Here  beginneth  such  a Chapter,  or  Verse  of  such 
a Chapter,  of  such  a Book;  and  after  every  Lesson. 
Here  endeth  the  first,  or  the  second  Lesson. 

WE  praise  thee,  0 God;  we  acknowl- 
edge thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the 
Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  _.\ngels  cry  aloud ; the 
Heavens  and  all  the  Powers  therein. 

To  thee  Cherubim,  and  Seraphim  con- 
tinually do  cry, 

.Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sahaoth ; 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the 
Majesty  of  thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles 
praise  thee. 

Tlie  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets 
praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  thee. 
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MORNING  PRAYER. 


The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the 
world  doth  acknowledge  thee ; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the 
Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver 
man,  thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be 
born  of  a Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharp- 
ness of  death,  thou  didst  open  the  King- 
dom of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
in  the  Glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  be 
our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  ser- 
vants, whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy 
precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy 
Saints,  in  glory  everlasting. 

O Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine 
heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Hay  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Kame  ever,  world 
without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0 Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day 
without  sin. 


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MORNING  PRAYER. 


0 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

0 Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as 
our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O Lord,  in  thee  have  I trusted;  let  me 
never  be  confounded. 


% Then  shall  he  read,  in  like  manner,  the  second  Lesson, 
taken  out  of  the  New  Testament;  and  after  that,  the 
following  Hymn,  read  in  alternate  verses,  or  first  four 
verses  may  be  sung. 

St  Luke  1,  68. 

Blessed  he  the  lord  God.  of  Israel: 

for  he  hath  visited  and  redeemed  his 
people ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a mighty  salvation 
for  us:  in  the  house  of  his  servant  David; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy 
Prophets:  which  have  been  since  the 
%v"orld  began ; 

That  we  should  he  saved  from  our 
enemies : and  from  the  hands  of  all  that 
hate  us; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our 
forefathers:  and  to  remember  his  holy 
(/ovenant; 

To  perform  the  oath  which  he  sware  to 
our  forefather  Abraham:  that  he  would 
give  us; 

That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand 
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MORNING  PRAYER. 


of  our  enemies : might  serve  him  without 
fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before 
him : all  the  days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  Child,  shalt  he  called  the 
Prophet  of  the  Highest ; for  thou  shalt  go 
before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to  prepare  his 
ways; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto 
his  people : for  the  remission  of  their  sins. 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God : 
whereby  the  Day-spring  from  on  high 
hath  visited  us ; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  dark- 
ness, and  in  the  shadow  of  death:  and  to 
guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

^ Or  this. 

Psalm  100, 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands: 

serve  the  Lord  mth  gladness,  and 
come  before  his  presence  with  a song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God;  it 
is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  our- 
selves : we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  pasture. 

0 go  your  way  into  his  gates  with 
thanksgiving,  and  into  his  courts  with 
praise:  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is 

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everlasting:  and  liis  trutla  endureth  from 
generation  to  generation. 

% Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles’  Creed,  by  the  Minister, 
and  the  People,  standing. 

T BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Al- 
1 mighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our 
Lord  ; Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried ; The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Fatlier  Almighty;  From  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy 
Catholic  Church,  the  Communion  of 
Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of  Sins;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  Body,  And  the  Life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

f And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following,  all  devoutly 
kneeling;  the  Minister  first  pronouncing. 

The  Lord  he  with  you. 

Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

llinister.  Let  us  pray. 

O Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minister.  O God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 


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MORNING  PRAYER. 


Answer,  And  take  not  tli}^  Holy  Spirit 
from  us. 


A Collect  for  Peace. 

0GOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace 
and  lover  of  concord,  in  knowledge 
of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life,  whose 
service  is  perfect  freedom;  Defend  us  thy 
humble  servants  in  all  assaults  of  our 
enemies;  that  we,  surely  trusting  in  thy 
defense,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any 
adversaries,  through  the  might  of  Jesus 
Clirist  our  Lord.  Amen, 

A Collect  for  Grace, 

0LOED,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty 
and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  safely 
brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day; 
Defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty 
power;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall 
into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of 
danger;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being 
ordered  by  thy  governance,  may  be  right- 
eous in  thy  sight;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen, 

A Prayer  for  our  Civil  Rulers, 

0LOED  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high 
and  mighty  Euler  of  the  Universe, 
who  dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the 
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MORNING  PRAYL... 

dwellers  upon  earth ; Most  heartily  we  be- 
seech thee  with  thy  favor  to  behold  all  in 
authority,  legislative,  judicial,  and  execu- 
tive, in  these  United  States;  and  so  re- 
plenish them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  they  may  always  incline  to 
thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way:  endue 
them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts; 
grant  them  in  health  and  prosperity  long 
to  live ; and  finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain 
everlasting  joy  and  felicity,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A Prayer  for  the  Congress.  To  he  used 
during  the  Session. 

Itr  OST  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech 
iTi  thee,  as  for  these  IJnited  Spates  in  gene- 
ral, so  especially  for  their  Senate  and 
Representatives  in  Congress  assembled: 
that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  direct 
and  prosper  all  their  consultations  to  the 
advancement  of  thy  Glory,  the  good  of 
thy  Church,  the  safety,  honor,  and  welfare 
of  thy  people;  that  all  things  maybe  so 
ordered  and  settled  by  their  endeavors, 
upon  the  best  and  surest  foundations,  that 
peace  and  happiness,  truth  and  justice, 
religion  and  piety,  may  be  established 
among  us  for  all  generations.  These  and 
all  other  necessaries  for  them,  for  us,  and 
thy  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the 
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MORNING  PRAYER. 


Name  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our 
most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen, 

^ The  LITANY,  or  General  Supplication,  which 
may  be  used  at  Morning  Service,  and  at  other  times 
as  the  Minister  shall  think  fit, 

0GOD  the  Father,  of  Heaven;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0 God  the  Father,,  of  Heaven ; have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners, 

0 God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world; 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0 God  the  Son^  Redeemer  of  the  world; 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners, 

0 God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
the  Father  a*nd  the  Son;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

0 God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from 
the  Father  and  the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners, 

0 holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity, 
three  Persons  and  one  God;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0 holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three 
Persons  and  one  God.;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  smners. 

Remember  not.  Lord,  our  offenses,  nor 
the  offenses  of  our  forefathers;  neither 
take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins:  spare 
us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most  pre-* 
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MORNING  PRAYER. 


cious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for 
ever. 

Spare  us^  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin; 
from  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil ; 
from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting 
damnation. 

Good  Lord^  delimr  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride, 
vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy;  from  envy, 
hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  uncharitable- 
ness, 

Good  Lord^  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affec- 
tions; and  from  all  the  deceits  of  the 
world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil. 

Good  Lord.,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from 
plague,  pestilence,  and  famine;  from  bat- 
tle and  murder,  and  from  sudden  death. 

Good  Lord.,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and 
rebellion;  from  all  false  doctrine,  heresy, 
and  schism;  from  hardness  of  heart,  and 
contempt  of  thy  Word  and  Command- 
ment, 

Good  Lord.,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarna- 
tion; by  thy  holy  Nativity  and  Circum- 
cision; by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and 
Temptation, 


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MORNING  PRAYER. 


Good  Lord^  deliver  us. 

By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat;  by 
thy  Cross  and  Passion;  by  thy  precious 
Death  and  Burial;  by  thy  glorious  Resur- 
rection and  Ascension ; and  by  the  coming 
of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord.,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation;  in  all 
time  of  our  prosperity;  in  the  hour  of 
death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment. 

Good  Lord^  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
0 Lord  God;  and  that  it  may  please  thee 
to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church  uni- 
versal in  the  right  way; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us.,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 
preserve  all  Christian  Rulers  and  Magis- 
trates, giving  them  grace  to  execute  jus- 
tice, and  to  maintain  truth; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us.,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate 
all  Ministers  of  thy  Gospel  with  true  knowl- 
edge and  understanding  of  thy  Word;  and 
that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living 
they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accord- 
ingly; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 
keep  all  thy  people ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

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MORNING  ■ PRAYER. 


That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all 
nations  unity,  peace,  and  concord; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  its^  good  Lord, 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an 
heart  to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligently 
to  live  after  thy  commandments; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy 
people  increase  of  grace  to  hear  meekly  thy 
W ord,  and  to  receive  it  w^ith  pure  affection, 
and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into 
the  v^ay  of  truth  all  such  as  have  erred, 
and  are  deceived; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen 
such  as  do  stand;  and  to  comfort  and  help 
the  weak-hearted ; and  to  raise  up  those 
who  fall ; and  finally  to  heat  down  Satan 
under  our  feet; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succor,  help, 
and  comfort,  all  who  are  in  danger,  neces- 
sity, and  tribulation ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all 
who  travel  by  land  or  by  water ; all  women 
in  the  perils  of  child-birth ; all  sick  persons, 
and  young  children;  and  to  show  thy  pity 
upon  all  prisoners  and  captives; 

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MORNING  PRAYER. 


We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and 
provide  for,  the  fatherless  children,  and 
widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate  and  op- 
pressed ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  all  men; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us.,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our 
enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers,  and 
to  turn  their  hearts ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and 
preserve  to  our  use  the  kindly  fruits  of 
the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may  en- 
joy them; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true 
repentance;  to  forgive  us  all  our  sins, 
negligences,  and  ignorances;  and  to  endue 
us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  to 
amend  our  lives  according  to  thy  holy 
Word; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

0 Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

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MORNING  PRAYER. 


0 Lamb  of  God,  wlio  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world; 

Have  mercy  U'pon  us, 

humbly  beseech  thee,  0 Father, 
T T mercifully  to  look  upon  our  infirmi- 
ties; and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  turn 
from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved ; and  grant,  that  in  all  our 
troubles  we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and 
confidence  in  thy  mercy,  and  evermore 
serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living,  to  thy  honor  and  glory;  through 
our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

A General  Thanksgiving, 

A LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mer- 
xi-  cies,  we,  thine  unworthy  servants,  do 
give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness 
to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for 
our  creation,  preservation,  and  all  the 
blessings  of  this  life;  but  above  all,  for 
thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption 
of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope 
of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us 
that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our 
hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and 
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MORNING  PRAYER. 


that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives;  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by 
walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  right- 
eousness all  our  days;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  Amen, 

A Prayer  of  St,  Chrysostom, 


LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us 


ijL  grace  at  this  time  with  one  accord  to 
make  our  common  supplications  unto 
thee ; and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name 
thou  wilt  grant  their  requests;  Fulfill 
now,  0 Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  ot 
thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient 
for  them;  granting  us  in  this  world  know- 
ledge of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlasting.  Amen, 


2 Cor,  xiii,  14. 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  ever- 
more. Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer. 

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THE  OEDER  FOE 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


f The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Evening  Prayer,  by 
reading  one  or  more  of  the  following  Sentences  of 
Scripture. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  he  alway  ac- 
ceptable in  thy  sight,  0 Lord,  my  strength 
and  my  redeemer.  Psalm  xix,  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away 
from  his  wickedness  that  he  hath  com- 
mitted, and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezekiel 
xviii,  27. 

I acknowledge  my  transgressions : and 
my  sin  is  ever  before  me.  Psalm  li,  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins : and  blot 
out  all  mine  iniquities.  Psalm  li,  9. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto 
the  going  down  of  the  same,  my  Name 
shall  be  great  among  the  G-entiles;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered 
unto  my  Name,  and  a pure  offering:  for 
my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the 
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EVENING  PRAYER. 


heatlien,  saitli  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malaehi 
i,  11. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a broken 
spirit:  a broken  and  a contrite  heart,  O 
God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psalm  li,  17. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  gar- 
ments, and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God: 
for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repent- 
eth  him  of  the  e\ul.  Joel  ii,  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies 
and  forgivenesses,  though  we  have  re- 
belled against  him;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before  us. 
Daniel  ix,  9,  10. 

0 Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment; 
not  in  thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to 
nothing.  Jeremiah  x,  24. 

Repent  ye : for  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven 
is  at  hand.  St,  Matthew  iii,  2. 

1 will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and 
will  say  unto  him.  Father,  I have  sinned 
ogainst  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am 
no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 
St.  Luke  XV,  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  ser- 
vant, for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  liwng 
be  justified.  Psalm  cxliii,  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  de- 
ceive ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in 
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EVENING  PEAYER. 


iis;  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is  faithful 
and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 
1 John  i,  8,  9. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  brethren,  the  Scrip- 
ture moveth  us,  in  sundry  places,  to 
acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness ; and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the 
face  of  Almighty  God  our  heavenly 
Father;  but  confess  them  with  an  humble, 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to 
the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness 
of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times, 
humbly  to  acknowledge  our  sins  before 
God;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do, 
when  we  assemble  and  meet  together  to 
render  thanks  for  the  great  benefits  that 
we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set 
forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his 
most  holy  Word,  and  to  ask  those  things 
which  are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well 
for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore  I 
})ray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are 
here  present,  to  accompany  me  with  a 
pure  heart,  and  humble  voice,  unto  the 
throne  of  the  heavenly  grace^  saying— 


EYENINa  PRAYER. 


A General  Confession. 

^ To  bo  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  wntb.  the 
Minister,  all  Jineeling, 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father; 

We  have  erred,  and  strayed  from  thy 
ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our 
own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against 
thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone 
those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ; 
And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we 
ought  not  to  have  done;  And  there  is  no 
health  in  us.  But  thou,  O Lord,  have 
mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders. 
Spare  thou  those,  O God,  who  confess 
their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who  are 
penitent;  According  to  thy  promises  de- 
clared unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  0 most  merciful  Father, 
for  his  sake ; That  we  may  hereafter  live 
a godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the 
glory  of  thy  holy  Yame.  Amen. 


^ The  Minister,  still  kneeling,  shall  then  say  the  follow- 
ing prayer  for  forgiveness. 

4 LMIGTITY  God,  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  desireth  not 
the  death  of  a sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live, 
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EVENING  PRAYER. 


pardon  and  absolve,  we  beseecli  tliee,  all 
those  who  truly  repent  and  iinfeignedly 
believe  thy  holy  Gospel.  Grant  us  true 
repentance  and  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  those 
things  may  please  thee  which  we  do  at 
this  present;  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life 
hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy;  so  that 
at  the  last  we  may  come  to  thy  eternal 
joy;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

% The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of  every 
Prayer,  Amen. 

^ Then  the  Minister  and  People  shall  say  the  Loed^s 
Prayer,  the  People  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here 
and  wherever  else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service, 

OUR  Father,  who  . art  in  heaven.  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Hame.  Thy  Idngdom 
come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses.  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
,And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

^ Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Answer,  And  our  mouth  shall  show 
forth  thy  praise. 


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EVENING  PRAYER. 


^ Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the^Fatlier,  and  to  the  Son^ 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Answer,  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end. 

Minister,  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer,  The  Lord’s  Name  be  praised. 


^ Then  shall  follow  one  of  the  Selections  of  Psalms,  the 
Minister  and  people  reading  alternate  verses  audibly, 
after  which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  hymn, 
or  the  Doxology. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  towards  men.  We 
praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
thee  for  thy  great  glorv,  O Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0 Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son  Jesus 
Christ;  0 Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
]wayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 


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EVENING  PRAYER. 


For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art 
the  Lord;  thou  only,  0 Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  ( f 
God  the  Father.  Amen. 


^ Then  shall  be  read  a Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament, 

% Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minister  shall 
say,  Here  beginneth  such  a Chapter,  or  Verse  of  such 
a Chapter,  of  such  a Book:  and  after  every  Lesson, 
Here  endeth  the  first,  or  the  second  Lesson. 

^ Then  shall  be  read  in  alternate  verses,  or  first  four' 
verses  may  be  sung. 


St,  Luke  1 : 46. 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord;  and 
my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my 
Saviour. 

For  he  hath  regarded  the  lowliness  of 
his  hand-maiden. 

For  behold  from  henceforth  all  genera- 
tions shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  magnified 
me:  and  holy  is  his  Name. 

And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear 
him  throughout  all  generations. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  his  arm. 
He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagi- 
nation of  their  hearts. 

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EVENING  PRAYER. 


He  hatli  put  clowii  the  mighty  from  their 
Beat,  and  hath  exalted  the  humble  and 
meek. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good 
things : and  the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty 
away. 

He,  remembering  his  mercy,  hath 
holpen  his  servant  Israel,  as  he  promised 
to  our  forefathers,  Abraham  and  his  seed, 
for  ever. 


^ Or  this. 

Psalm  98. 

OSIIIG  unto  the  Lord  a new  song;  for 
he  hath  done  marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his 
holy  arm,  hath  he  gotten  himself  the  vic- 
tory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation;  his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in 
the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel ; and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands;  sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp;  sing  to 
the  harp  with  a psalm  of  thanksgiving. 
With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  0 
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EVENING  PRAYER. 


show  yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord, 
the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is;  the  round  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let 
the  hills  be  joyful  together  before  the 
Lord;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
W'orld,  and  the  people  with  equity. 

% Or  this. 

Psalm  92. 

IT  is  a good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy 
Name,  O Most  Highest; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in 
the  morning,  and  of  thy  truth  in  the 
night  season ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and 
upon  the  lute;  upon  a loud  instrument, 
and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad 
through  thy  works;  and  I will  rejoice  in 
giving  praise  for  the  operations  of  thy 
hands. 

% Then  a Lesson  from  the  New  Testament, 
f And  after  that  shall  be  read  or  scing. 

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EVENING  PRAYER. 


St.  LUke  2:  29. 

Lord,  now  lettest  thou  thy  servant  de- 
part in  peace,  according  to  thy  word. 
For  mine  ^yes  have  seen  thy  salvation, 
Which  thou  hast  prepared  before  the 
face  of  all  people ; 

To  be  a light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles, 
and  to  be  the  glory  of  thy  people  Israel. 

% Or  this. 

Psalm  67. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us, 
and  show  us  the  light  of  his  counte- 
nance, and  be  merciful  unto  us; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon 
earth,  thy  saving  health  among  all  na- 
tions. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0 God;  yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

0 let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad; 
for  thou  shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously, 
and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0 God;  yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her 
increase;  and  God,  even  our  own  God, 
shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us ; and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  shall  fear  him. 

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EVENING  PKAYEK. 


If  Or  this. 

Psalm  103. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  0 my  soul;  and  all 
that  is  within  me,  praise  his  holy 
Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0 my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits  : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth 
all  thine  infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction; 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving- 
kindness. 

0 praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye 
that  excel  in  strength ; ye  that  fulfill  his 
commandment,  and  hearken  unto  the 
voice  of  his  word. 

0 praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ; ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

O speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion  : praise 
thou  the  Lord,  0 my  soul. 

^ Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles^  Creed,  by  the  Minister 
and  the  People,  standing, 

T BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
1 Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our 
Lord ; Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ; Suffered 
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EVENING  PRAYER. 


under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried ; The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almiglity;  From  thence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy 
Catholic  Church,  the  Communion  of 
Saiiits;  The  Forgiveness  of  Sins;  The  Ee- 
surrection  of  the  Body;  And  the  Life  ever- 
lasting. Amen. 


^ And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following,  all  devoutly 
kneeling;  the  Minister  first  pronouncing. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Answer,  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister,  Let  us  pray. 

0 Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer,  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minister,  0 God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 

Ansv)er,  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  us. 


A Collect  for  Peace, 

0GOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all 
good  counsels,  and  all  just  works  do 
proceed  ; give  unto  thy  servants  that  peace 
which  the  world  cannot  give;  that  our 
hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  command- 
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EVENING  PRAYER. 


ments,  and  also  that  by  thee,  we,  being 
defended  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies, 
may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness ; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.  Amen, 

A Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 

0LORD  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose 
Almighty  power  we  have  been  pre- 
served this  day,  enlighten  our  minds,  we 
beseech  thee,  by  thy  truth;  and  by  thy 
great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night,  for  the  love  of  thy 
only  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 


A Prayer  for  our  Civil  Pulers. 

0LORD  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high 
and  mighty  Ruler  of  the  Universe,  who 
dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwell- 
ers upon  earth;  Most  heartily  we  beseech 
thee  with  thy  favor  to  behold  all  in  au- 
thority, legislative,  judicial,  and  executive, 
in  these  United  States ; and  so  replenish 
them  with  the  grace  of  tuy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  always  incline  to  thy  will, 
and  walk  in  thy  way:  Endue  them  plen- 
teously  with  heavenly  gifts ; grant  them 
in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live ; and 
finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting 
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EVENING  PRAYER. 


joy  and  felicity,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amm, 

A Prayer  for  the  Congress^  to  be  used  during 
the  Session. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we  most  humbly 
ItI  beseech  thee,  as  for  these  United  States 
in  genera],  so  especially  for  their  Senate 
and  Representatives  in  Congress  assem- 
bled: that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to 
direct  and  prosper  all  their  consultatfons 
to  the  advancement  of  thy  Glory,  the  good 
of  thy  Church,  the  safety,  honor,  and  wel- 
fare of  thy  people ; that  all  things  may  be 
so  ordered  and  settled  by  their  endeavors, 
upon  the  best  and  surest  foundations,  that 

f)eace  and  happiness,  truth  and  justice,  re- 
igion  and  piety  may  be  established  among 
us  for  all  generations.  These  and  all  other 
necessaries  for  them,  for  us,  and  thy  whole 
Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the  Name  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  our  most  blessed 
Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

A Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

0GOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all 
mankind,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  for 
all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men ; that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways 
tinown  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto 


EVENING  PKAYER. 


all  nations.  More  especially  we  pray  for 
thy  holy  Church  universal;  that  it  may 
be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good 
Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call  them- 
selves Christians  may  be  led  into  the  way 
of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of 
spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  right- 
eousness of  life.  Finally,  we  commend  to 
thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who  are  any 
ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body, 
or  estate;  that  it  may  please  thee  to' 
comfort  and  relieve  them,  according  to 
their  several  necessities;  giving  tbem 
patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a 
happy  issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions. 
And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ’s  sake. 
Araen, 


A General  Thanksgiving, 

A LMIGHT  Y God,  Father  of  all  mercies, 
we,  thine  unworthy  servants,  do  give 
thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
all  thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness 
to  us,  and  to  all  men:  We  bless  thee  for 
our  creation,  preservation,  and  all  the 
blessings  of  this  life;  but  above  all,  for 
thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption 
of  the  v/orld  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope 
of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us 
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EVKIS’l^'G  IRAYLE, 


that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that 
our  hearts  may  he  unfeignedly  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise, 
not  only  with  our  lips,  hut  in  our  lives; 
hy  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service,  and 
hy  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  our  days;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Loan,  to  whom,  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  he  all  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end,  Aineiu 

A Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 


LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us 


A grace  at  this  time  with  one  accord  to 
make  our  common  supplications  unto 
thee ; and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name 
thou  wilt  grant  their  requests;  Fulfill  now, 
O Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy 
servants,  as  may  he  most  expedient  for 
them;  granting  us  in  this  w^orld  knowl- 
edge of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  w^orld  to 
come  life  everlasting.  Amen, 


2 Cor,  13,  14. 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  he  with  us  all  evermore. 
Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Evening  Prayer. 

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A SSIST  ns  mercifully,  0 Lord,  in  these 
ijL  our  supplications  and  prayers,  and  dis- 
pose the  way  of  thy  servants  towards  the 
attainment  of  everlasting  salvation;  that 
among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this 
mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be  defended  by 
thy  most  gracious  and  ready  help,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0 ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting 
God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to 
direct,  sanctify  and  govern  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  thy 
laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  command- 
ments; that  through  thy  most  mighty 
protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty 
God,  that  the  words  which  we  have 
heard  this  day  with  our  outward  ears 
may,  through  thy  CTace,  be  so  grafted  in- 
"40 


COLLECTS. 


wardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring 
forth  in  us  tiie  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the 
honor  and  praise  of  tiiy  Name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Loiiu.  Amen, 

Direct  us,  O lord,  in  all  our  doings, 
with,  thy  most  gracious  favor,  and 
further  us  with  thy  continual  help;  that 
in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 
name,  and,  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

A LMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all 
ix  wisdom,  who  knowest  our  necessities 
before  we  ask,  and  our  ignorance  in  ask- 
ing; We  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion 
upon  our  infirmities;  and  those  things 
'which  for  our  unworthiness  we  dare  not, 
and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask, 
vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  promised 
to  hear  the  petitions  of  those  who  ask 
in  thy  Son’s  Name;  We  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears  to  us  who 
have  made  now  our  prayers  and  supplica- 
tions unto  thee;  and  grant  that  those 
things  which  we  have  faithfully  asked 
according  to  thy  will  may  effectually  be 


COLLECTS. 


obtained,  to  tlie  relief  of  our  necessity, 
and  to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amm, 

0GOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put 
their  trust  in  thee ; Mercifully  accept 
our  prayers:  and  because,  through  the 
weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do 
no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the 
help  of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy 
commandments  we  may  please  thee,  both 
in  vdll  and  deed;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

0LORT),  who  never  failest  to  help  and 
govern  those  whom  thou  dost  bring 
up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and  love;  Keep 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection 
of  thy  good  providence,  and  make  us  to 
have  a perpetual  fear  and  love  of  thy  holy 
Kame;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

0GOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in 
thee,  without  whom  nothing  is  strong, 
nothing  is  holy;  Increase  and  multiply 
upon  us  thy  mercy;  that,  thou  being  our 
ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not 
the  things  eternal.  Q rant  this,  O heavenly 
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COLLECTS. 


Father,  for  Jesus  Christ’s  sake  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

0GOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those 
who  love  thee  such  good  things  as 
pass  man’s  understanding;  Pour  into  our 
hearts  such  love  toward  thee,  that  we, 
loving  thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain 
thy  promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we 
can  desire;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art 
the  author  and  giver  of  all  good  things ; 
Graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy  Name, 
increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us 
with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great  mercy 
keep  us  in  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who 
art  always  more  ready  to  hear  than 
we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give  more 
than  either  we  desire  or  deserve;  Pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy 
mercy ; forgiving  us  those  things  whereof 
our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us 
those  good  things  which  we  are  not 
worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  merits 
and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son, 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


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COLLECTS 


ADVENT. 

Almighty  God,  give  ns  grace  that  we 
may  cast  away  the  works  of  darkness, 
and  put  upon  us  the  armor  of  light,  now 
in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which 
th}^  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in 
great  humility;  that  in  the  last  day, when 
he  shall  come  again  in  his  glorious 
Majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  dead, 
we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal,  through, 
him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever. 
Amen, 

Blessed  lord,  who  hast  caused  all 
holy  Scriptures  to  he  written  for  our 
learning;  Grant  that  we  may  in  such  wise 
hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  in- 
wardly digest  them,  that  by  patience,  and 
comfort  of  thy  holy  Word,  we  may 
embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast,  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life  which  thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen, 

0LOED  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first 
coming  didst  send  thy  messenger  to 
prepare  thy  way  before  thee;  Grant  that 
the  ministers  and  stewards  of  thy  myste- 
ries may  likewise  so  prepare  and  make 
ready  thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of 
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COLLF-'='S. 


the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just, 
that  at  thy  second  coming  to  judge  the 
world  we  may  be  found  an  acceptable 
people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

0LOED,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy 
power,  and  come  among  us,  and  with 
great  might  succor  us;  that  whereas, 
through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are 
sore  let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race 
that  is  set  before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace 
and  mercy  may  speedily  help  and  deliver 
us;  through  the  satisfaction  of  thy  Son 
our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 


CHRISTMAS. 


LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us 


jlY  thy  only  begotten  Son  to  take  our 
nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be 
born  of  a pure  virgin;  Grant  that  we, 
being  regenerate,  and  made  thy  children 
by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be 
renewed  by  thy  Holy  Spirit;  through  tlie 
same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 


45 


COLLECTS. 


and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 


EPIPHANY. 

0LORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to 
receive  the  prayers  of  thy  people  who 
call  upon  thee;  and  grant  that  they  may 
both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they 
ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and 
power  faithfully  to  fultill  the  same;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0GOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers, 
that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our  nature 
we  cannot  always  stand  upright;  Grant 
to  us  such  strength  and  protection  as  may 
support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us 
through  all  temptations;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0GOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  mani- 
fested that  he  might  destroy  the  works 
of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the  sons  of 
God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life;  Grant  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  that,  having  his  hope, 
we  may  purify  ourselves,  even  as  he  is 
pure;  that,  when  he  shall  appear  again 
with  power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be 
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COLLECTS. 


made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and 
glorious  kingdom;  where  with  thee,  O 
Father,  and  thee,  0 Holy  Ghost,  he  liveth 
and  reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen, 


LENT. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast  made, 
and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  those  who 
are  penitent;  Create  and  make  in  us  new 
and  contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily 
lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledging 
our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  thee,  the 
God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

• 

OLOHI),  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully 
hear  our  prayers,  and  spare  all  those 
who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee;  that 
they  whose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused, 
by  thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0MOST  mighty  God,  and  merciful 
Father,  who  hast  compassion  upon  all 
men,  and  hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made;  who  wouldest  not  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  turn 
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COLLECTS. 


from  his  sin,  and  he  saved;  mercifully  for- 
give us  our  trespasses ; receive  and  comfort 
Us,  who  are  grieved  and  wearied  with  the 
burden  of  our  sins.  Thy  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy;  to  thee  only  it  appertaineth 
to  forgive  sins.  Spare  us  therefore,  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed; enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy 
servants,  who  are  vile  earth,  and  miserable 
sinners;  but  so  turn  thine  anger  from  us, 
who  meekly  acknowledge  our  vileness,  and 
truly  repent  us  of  our  faults,  and  so  make 
haste  to  help  us  m this  world,  that  we  may 
ever  live  with  thee  in  the  world  to  come; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who, 
of  thy  tender  love  towards  mankind, 
hast  sent  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to 
sufter  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  man- 
kind should  follow  the  example  of  his 
great  humility;  Mercifully  grant  that  we 
may  both  follow  the  example  of  his  pa- 
tience, and  also  he  partakers  of  his  resur- 
rection; through  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

A MEKCIFIJL  God,  who  hast  made  all 
VJ  men,  and  hatest  nothing  that  thou 
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COLLECTS. 


hast  made,  nor  desirest  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  be  con- 
verted and  live;  Have  mercy  upon  all 
who  neglect  thy  gospel;  and  especially 
upon  the  children  of  thine  ancient  people 
Israel;  and  take  from  them  all  ignorance, 
hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt  of  thy 
Word;  and  so  fetch  them  home,  blessed 
Lord,  to  thy  flock,  that  they  may  be 
saved  among  the  remnant  of  the  true 
Israelites,  and  be  made  one  fold  under 
one  shepherd,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


EASTER. 


LMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine 


ill  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  hast 
overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 
gate  of  everlasting  life ; We  humbly  be- 
seech thee  that,  as,  by  thy  special  grace 
preventing  us,  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual 
help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good 
effect;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 


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COLLECTS. 


A LMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to 
ixthem  that  are  in  error  the  light  of 
thy  truth,  to  the  intent  tliat  they  may 
return  into  the  way  of  righteousness ; 
Grant  unto  all  those  who  are  admitted 
into  the  fellowship  of  Christ’s  Religion, 
that  they  may  avoid  those  things  that  are 
contrary  to  their  profession,  and  follow  all 
such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same ; 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 


ASCENSION. 

Cl  RANT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty 
\J  God,  that  like  as  we  do  believe  thy 
only  begotten  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens;  so  we 
may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither  ascend, 
and  with  him  continually  dwell,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Ameri, 

0GOT)  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  ex- 
alted thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with 
great  triumph  unto  tliy  kingdom  in 
heaven;  We  beseech  thee  leave  us  not 
comfortless;  but  send  to  us  thine  Holy 
Ghost  to  comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto 
the  same  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ 


COLLECTS. 


is  gone  before,  wlio  livetli  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen, 


WHIT-SUNDAY. 

0GOD,  who,  as  at  this  time,  didst  teach 
the  hearts  of  thy  faithful  people,  by 
sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  Grant  us,  by  the  same  Spirit,  to 
have  a right  judgment  in  all  things,  and 
evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our 
Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 


TEINITY  SUNDAY. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who 
hast  given  unto  us,  thy  servants,  grace, 
by  the  confession  of  a true  faith,  to 
acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  eternal 
Trinity,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine 
Majesty  to  worship  the  Unity;  We  be- 
seech thee  that  thou  wouldest  keep  us 
steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  eYmrmore  de- 
fend us  from  all  adversities,  who  livest 
and  reignest,  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen, 


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PRAYERS. 


For  Rain, 

0QOD,  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  promised  to  ail 
those  wdio  seek  thy  kingdom,  and  the 
righteousness  thereof,  all  things  necessary 
to  their  bodily  sustenance;  S^end  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  in  this  our  necessity,  such 
moderate  rain  and  shcKvers,  that  we  may 
receive  the  fruits  of  the  earth  to  our  com- 
fort, and  to  thy  honor;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

For  Fair  Weather, 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  great 
goodness,  to  restrain  those  immoderate 
rains,  wherewdth,  for  our  sins,  thou  hast 
afflicted  us.  And  we  pray  thee  to  send 
us  such  seasonable  w^eather,  that  the  earth 
may,  in  due  time,  yield  her  increase  for 
our  use  and  benefit.  And  give  us  grace, 
that  we  may  learn  by  thy  punishments  to 
amend  our  lives,  and  for  thy  clemency  to 
52 


PRAYEES. 


g-ive  tliee  thanks  and  praise;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

In  Time  of  Dearth  and  Famine, 

0GOD,  heavenly  Father,  whose  gift  it 
is  that  the  rain  doth  fall,  and  the  earth 
bring  forth  her  increase ; Behold,  we  be- 
seech thee,  the  afilictious  of  thy  people; 
increase  the  fruits  of  the  earth  by  thy 
heavenly  benediction ; and  grant  that  the 
scarcity  and  dearth,  which  we  now  most 
justly  suffer  for  our  sins,  may,  through 
thy  goodness,  be  mercifully  turned  into 
plenty;  for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  now  and 
for  ever.  Amen, 

In  Time  of  War  and  Tumults, 

0 ALMIGHTY  God,  the  supreme  Gov- 
ernor of  all  things,  whose  power  no 
creature  is  able  to  resist,  to  whom  it 
belongeth  justly  to  punish  sinners,  and  to 
be  merciful  to  those  who  truly  repent; 
Save  and  deliver  us,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  from  the  hands  of  our  enemies;  that 
we,  being  armed  with  thy  defense,  may 
be  preserved  evermore  from  all  perils,  to 
glorify  thee,  who  art  the  only  giver  of  all 
victory;  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

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PKAYERS. 


For  those  who  are  to  be  admitted  into  the 
Holy  Ministry, 

Almighty  GocI,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  hast  purchased  to  thyself  an  uni- 
versal Church  by  the  precious  blood  of  thy 
dear  Son;  Mercifully  look  upon  the 
same,  and  so  guide  and  govern  the 
minds  of  thy  servants  the  Bishops  and 
Pastors  of  thy  flock,  that  they  may  lay 
hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  hut  faithfully 
and  wisely  make  choice  of  fit  persons,  to 
serve  in  the  sacred  Ministry  of  thy  Church. 
And,  to  those  who  shall  he  ordained  to 
any  holy  function,  give  thy  grace  and 
heavenly  benediction ; that  both  by  their 
life  and  doctrine  they  may  shovf  forth  thy 
glory,  and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all 
men;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

In  Time  of  great  Sickness  and  Mortality. 

A ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Lord  of  life 
w and  death,  of  sickness  and  health; 
Regard  our  supplications,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee;  and,  as  thou  hast  thought 
fit  to  visit  us  for  our  sins  with  great  sick- 
ness and  mortality,  in  the  midst  of  thy 
judgment,  O Lord,  remember  mercy. 
Ilave  pity  upon  us  miserable  sinners,  and 
withdraw  from  us  the  grievous  sickness 
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PRAYERS. 


with  which  we  are  afflicted.  May  this 
thy  fatherly  correction  have  its  due  influ- 
ence upon  us,  by  leading  us  to  consider 
how  frail  and  uncertain  our  life  is ; that 
we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  that 
heavenly  wisdom  which  in  the  end  will 
bring  us  to  everlasting  life;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


For  a Sick  Person. 


FATHER  of  mercies  and  God  of  all 


comfort,  our  only  help  in  time  of 
need;  Look  down  from  heaven,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve 
thy  sick  servant  for  whom  our  prayers  are 
desired.  Look  upon  him  with  the  eyes  of 
thy  mercy;  comfort  him  with  a sense  of 
thy  goodness;  preserve  him  from  the 
temptations  of  the  enemy;  give  him 
patience  under  his  affliction;  and,  in  thy 
good  time,  restore  him  to  health,  and 
enable  him  to  lead  the  residue  of  his  life 
in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory.  Or  else 
give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation, 
that,  after  this  painful  life  ended,  he  may 
dwell  with  thee  in  life  everlasting;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


^ For  a Sick  Child. 


A LMIGHTY  God,  and  merciful  Father, 
ii-  to  whom  alone  belong  the  issues  of 
life  and  death;  Look  down  from  heaven, 


55 


PEAYEES. 


we  liumblj"  beseecb  thee,  with  the  eyes  of 
mercy,  upon  the  sick  child  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired.  Deliver  Mm^  O Lord, 
in  thy  good  appointed  time,  from  his 
bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  with  thy  salva- 
tion ; that  if  it  should  be  thy  good  plea- 
sure to  prolong  his  days  here  on  earth,  he 
may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of 
thy  glory,  by  serving  thee  faithfully,  and 
doing  good  in  his  generation.  Or  else 
receive  him  into  those  heavenly  habita- 
tions, where  the  souls  of  those  who  sleep 
in  the  Loed  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest 
and  felicity.  Grant  this,  0 Loed,  for  the 
love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen, 

For  a Person^  or  Persons j going  to  Sea, 

OETERi^'AL  God,  who  alone  spreadest 
out  the  heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging 
of  the  sea;  We  commend  to  thy  Almighty 
protection,  thy  servant^  for  whose  preser- 
vation on  the  great  deep  our  prayers  are 
desired.  Guard  him^  we  beseech  thee, 
from  the  dangers  of  the  sea,  from  sickness, 
from  the  violence  of  enemies,  and  from 
every  evil  to  which  he  may  be  exposed. 
Conduct  him  in  safety  to  the  haven  where 
he  would  be,  with  a grateful  sense  of  thy 
mercies;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Loed. 
Amen, 


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PRAYERS. 


For  a Person  under  Affiiction. 

0 MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, who  hast  taught  us  in  thy  holy 
Word  that  thou  dost  not  willingly  afflict 
or  grieve  the  children  of  men;  Look  with 
pity,  we  beseech  thee,  upon  the  sorrows 
of  thy  servant^  for  whom  our  prayers  are 
desired.  In  thy  wisdom  thou  hast  seen 
fit  to  visit  him  with  trouble,  and  to  bring 
distress  upon  Mm,  Remember  Mm,,  O 
LoRn,in  mercy;  sanctify  thy  fatherly  cor- 
rection to  Mm;  endue  Ms  soul  with 
patience  under  Ms  affliction,  and  with 
resignation  to  thy  blessed  will;  comfort 
Mm  with  a sense  of  thy  goodness;  lift 
up  thy  countenance  upon  Mm,,  and  give 
Mm  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 


57 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


For  Bain, 

0GOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  by 
thy  gracious  providence  dost  cause  the 
former  and  the  latter  rain  to  descend  upon 
tlie  earth,  that  it  may  bring  forth  fruit  for 
the  use  of  man;  We  give  thee  humble 
thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  thee,  in  our 
great  necessity,  to  send  us  at  the  last  a 
joyful  rain  upon  thine  inheritance,  and 
to  refresh  it  when  it  was  dry,  to  the  great 
comfort  of  us  thy  unworthy  servants,  and 
to  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name;  through 
thy  mercies  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  Fair  Weather. 

0LORD  God,  who  hast  justly  humbled 
us  by  thy  late  visitation  of  us  with 
immoderate  rain  aud  waters,  and  in  thy 
mercy  hast  relieved  and  comforted  our 
souls  by  this  seasonable  and  blessed  change 
of  weather;  We  praise  and  glorify  thy 
holy  Name  for  this  thy  mercy,  and  will 
always  declare  thy  loving-kindness  from 
generation  to  generation;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

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THANKSGIVINGS. 


For  Flenty. 

0MOST  merciful  Father,  who  of  thy 
gracious  goodness  hast  heard  the 
devout  prayers  of  thy  Church,  and  turned 
our  dearth  and  scarcity  into  plenty;  We 
give  thee  humble  thanks  for  this  thy 
special  bounty;  beseeching  thee  to  con- 
tinue thy  loving-kindness  unto  us,  that 
our  land  may  yield  us  her  fruits  of  increase, 
to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

For  Peace,,  and  Delwerance  from  our  Ene- 
mies, 

0 ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a strong 
tower  of  defense  unto  thy  servants 
against  the  face  of  their  enemies;  We 
yield  thee  praise  and  thanksgiving  for 
our  deliverance  from  those  great  and 
apparent  dangers  wherewith  we  were 
compassed.  We  acknowledge  it  thy  good- 
ness that  we  were  not  delivered  over  as  a 
prey  unto  them;  beseeching  thee  still  to 
continue  such  thy  mercies  towards  us, 
that  all  the  world  may  know  that  thou 
art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

For  Restoring  Public  Peace  at  Home, 

OETERYAL  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  alone  makest  men  to  be  of  one 
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THANKSGIVINGS. 


mind  in  a house,  and  stillest  tlie  outrage 
of  a violent  and  unruly  people;  We  bless 
thy  holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee 
to  appease  the  seditious  tumults  which 
have  been  lately  raised  up  amongst  us; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant  to 
all  of  us  grace,  that  we  may  henceforth 
obediently  walk  in  thy  holy  command- 
ments; and,  leading  a quiet  and  peaceable 
life,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty,  may 
continually  offer  unto  thee  our  sacrifice 
of  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  thy 
mercies  towards  us;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  Deliverance  from  great  Sickness  and 
Mortality. 

0LORD  God,  who  hast  wounded  us  for 
our  sins,  and  consumed  us  for  our 
transgressions,  by  thy  late  heavy  and 
dreadful  visitation;  and  now,  in  the  midst 
of  judgment  remembering  mercy,  hast 
redeemed  our  souls  from  the  jaws  of 
death ; We  offer  unto  thy  fatherly  good- 
ness ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies  which 
tliou  hast  delivered,  to  be  a living  sacri- 
fice unto  thee,  always  praising  and  magni- 
fying thy  mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy 
Church;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


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TIIANKSGIVINaS. 


For  a Recovery  from  Sickness. 

0GO1),  wlio  art  the  giver  of  life,  of 
health,  and  of  safety;  We  bless  thy 
I^ame,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy 
servant^  who  now  desireth  to  return  thanks 
unto  thee,  in  the  presence  of  all  thy  people. 
Gracious  art  thou,  O Lord,  and  full  of 
compassion  to  the  children  of  men.  May 
his  heart  be  duly  impressed  with  a sense 
of  thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may  he 
devote  the  residue  of  his  days  to  an 
humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking  before 
thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


For  a Safe  Return  from  Sea. 

Most  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercy  is 
over  all  thy  works;  We  praise  thy 
holy  hTame  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
conduct  in  safety,  through  the  perils  of 
the  great  deep,  this  thy  servant^  who  now 
desireth  to  return  his  thanks  unto  thee,  in 
tiiy  holy  Church.  May  he  be  duly  sensible 
of  thy  merciful  providence  towards  A^m, 
and  ever  express  his  thankfulness  by  a 
holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obedience  to  thy 
laws;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


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THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 


CELEBRATION  OF  THE  LORD’S  SUPPER, 


OR  THE 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


f The  Minister  shall  give  notice  for  the  Celebration  of 
the  Holy  Communion,  by  reading  this  Exhortation 
following : — 


EARLY  beloved  brethren,  on 


iA  day  next  I purpose,  through  God’s 
assistance,  to  celebrate  the  Lord’s  Supper, 
in  remembrance  of  his  meritorious  Cross 
and  Passion,  by  which  alone  we  obtain 
remission  of  our  sins,  and  are  made  par- 
takers of  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  To 
this  Sacred  Feast  I invite  all  who  are 
religiously  and  devoutly  disposed  to  par- 
take thereof:  and  may  the  Blessed  Spirit 
incline  your  hearts  that  ye  refuse  not  to 
come  thereto,  being  so  lovingly  bidden 
by  Christ  Himself. 

^ The  Table,  at  the  Communion  time,  shall  have  a fair 
white  linen  cloth  upon  it,  and  so  much  bread  and 
wine  as  the  Minister  shall  think  sufficient.  And  the 
Minister,  after  a hymn  has  been  sung,  shall  say : — 


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THE  COMMUNIOTT. 


The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Answer,  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister,  Let  us  pray: 

O Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer,  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minister,  0 God,  make  clean  our  hearts 
within  us. 

Answer,  And  strengthen  us  with  thy 
Holy  Spirit  more  and  more. 


IF  Then  shall  the  Minister  and  people  say  the  Lord^S 
Prayer,  after  which  the  Minister  shall  proceed  with 
the  Collect  following : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hal- 
lowed be  thy  Uame.  Thy  kingdom 
come : thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread:  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us : 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but 
deliver  us  from  evil;  for  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen, 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts 
are  open,  all  desires  known,  and  from 
whom  no  secrets  are  hid;  cleanse,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts 
by  the  inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
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THE  COMMUNION. 


we  may  perfectly  love  tliee,  and  wortliily 
magnify  tliy  holy  IsTame;  through  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen, 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  rehearse  the  Ten  Command- 
ments. 

Minister,  God  spake  these  words,  and 
said:  I am  the  Lord  thy  God:  Thou  shalt 
have  none  other  gods  before  me. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister,  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto 
thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of 
any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that 
is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the 
water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not 
bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve 
them:  for  I,  the  Lord  thy  God,  am  a 
jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third 
and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate 
me ; and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands 
of  them  that  love  me  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister,  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain;  for  the 
Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

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THE  COMMUNION. 


Minister,  Remember  tbe  Sabbatli-day 
to  keej)  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou 
labor,  and  do  all  thy  work;  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Loud 
thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any 
work;  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daugh- 
ter, nor  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid- 
servant, nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger 
that  is  \vithin  thy  gates.  For  in  six  days 
the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  Sabbath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy 
mother;  that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Mimster.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adul- 
tery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

3Iinister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Peop)le.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

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THE  COMMUNION. 


Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  wit- 
ness against  thy  neighbor. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbor’s  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbor’s  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor 
his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass, 
nor  any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbor’s. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
write  all  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we 
beseech  thee. 

Minister.  Hear  also  what  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  saith:  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
ail  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This 
is  the  first  and  great  commandment;  and 
the  second  is  like  unto  it:  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
write  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we 
beseech  thee. 

0 ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting 
God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to 
direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments; 
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THE  COMMUNION. 


that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protection, 
hoth  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 

II  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  day.  And  imme- 
diately after  the  Collect,  the  Minister  shall  read  the 
Epistle,  saying,  The  Epistle  (or  the  portion  of  Scrip- 
ture appointed  for  the  Epistle)  is  written  in  the 

chapter  of , beginning  at  the verse.  And 

the  Epistle  ended,  he  shall  say,  Here  endeth  the 

Epistle.  The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the 

chapter  of , beginning  at  the verse. 

^ Here  the  people  shall  rise  and  say  or  sing : 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  0 Lord. 

^ Then  shall  be  read  the  Gospel, 

^ Then  after  a Hymn,  shall  follow  the  Sermon.  After 
which  the  Minister  shall  return  to  the  Lord’s  Table, 
and  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  sentences  w'hile 
the  Collection  (if  any)  is  taken  up. 

JET  your  light  so  shine  before  men, 
^ that  they  may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
St  Matt  V.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  up- 
on earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth  cor- 
rupt, and  where  thieves  break  through  and 
steal : But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures 
in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not 
break  through  nor  steal.  St  Matt  vi,  19.  20. 
ISTot  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord, 
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Loed,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
Heaven ; but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my 
Father  which  is  in  Heaven.  St.  Matt,  vii,  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  and  said  unto  the  Loed  ; 
Behold,  Loed,  the  half  of  my  goods  I give 
to  the  poor;  and  if  I have  taken  anything 
from  any  man,  by  false  accusation,  I re- 
store him  fourfold.  St.  Luke  xix,  8. 

Who  goeth  a warfare  any  time  at  his 
own  charges  ? Who  planteth  a vineyard, 
and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  Or 
who  feedeth  a flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the 
milk  of  the  flock  ? 1 Cor.  ix,  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual 
things,  is  it  a great  thing  if  we  shall  reap 
your  carnal  things?  1 Cor.  ix,  11.’ 

Do  ye  not  know  that  they  which  minis- 
ter about  holy  things  live  of  the  things  of 
the  temple  ? and  they  which  wait  at  the 
altar  are  partakers  with  the  altar  ? Even 
so  hath  the  Loed  ordained  that  they  which 
preach  the  Gospel  shall  live  of  the  Gospel. 
1 Cor.  ix,  13,  14. 

He  which  soweth  sparingly  shall  reap 
also  sparingly;  and  he  which  soweth 
bountifully  shall  reap  also  bountifully. 
Every  man  according  as  he  purposeth  in 
his  heart,  so  let  him  give ; not  grudging- 
ly, or  of  necessity;  for  God  loveth  a 
clieerful  giver.  2 Cor.  ix,  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  Word 

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communicate  unto  liim  tliat  teaclietli  in 
all  good  things.  I>e  not  deceived;  God 
is  not  mocked : for  whatsoever  a man 
sowetli,  that  shall  he  also  reap.  Gal.  vi, 
6,  7. 

As  we  have  opportunity,  let  us  do  good 
unto  all  men,  especially  unto  them  who 
are  of  the  household  of  faith.  Gal.  vi,  10. 

Godliness  with  contentment  is  great 
gain ; for  we  brought  nothing  into  this 
world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can  carry 
nothing  out.  1 Tim.  vi,  6,  7. 

Charge  thepi  that  are  rich  in  this  Avorld, 
that  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  iii 
good  works,  ready  to  distribute,  willing 
to  communicate;  laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a good  foundation  against  the 
time  to  come,  that  they  may  lay  hold  on 
eternal  life.  1 Tim.  vi,  17,  18,  19. 

To  do  good,  and  to  communicate,  for- 
get not : for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is 
well  pleased.  Ileb.  xiii,  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  worfiFs  good,  and 
seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth 
up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him, 
how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  Him  ? 
1 St.  John  iii,  17. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth 
unto  the  Lord  ; and  that  which  he  hath 
given  will  he  pay  him  again.  Prov.  xix, 
17. 


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Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor: 
the  Loud  will  deliver  him  in  time  of 
trouble.  Psalm  xli,  1. 

God  is  not  unrighteous  to  forget  your 
work  and  labor  of  love,  which  ye  have 
shewed  toward  his  Name,  in  that  ye  have 
ministered  to  the  saints,  and  do  minister. 
Heb.  vi,  10. 

% Then  let  the  Minister  give  the  following  invitation : 

Our  fellow  Christians,  of  other  branches 
of  Christ’s  Church,  all  who  love  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  in  sincerity,  are  affection- 
ately invited  to  our  Communion. 

Minister.  Let  us  pray  for  the  whole 
state  of  Christ’s  Church  militant. 

Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  who 
by  thy  holy  Apostle  has  taught  us  to 
make  prayers  and  supplications,  and  to 
give  thanks  for  all  men ; we  humbly  be- 
seech thee  most  mercifully  [^to  accept  our 
alms.,  andY'  to  receive  these  our  prayers, 
which  we  offer  unto  tliy  Divine  Majesty; 
lieseecliing  thee  to  inspire  continually  the 
Universal  Church  with  the  spirit  of  truth, 
unity,  and  concord : And  grant  that  all 

there  be  no  aims,  tlien  sliall  the  enclosed  words  be 
omitted. 

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those  who  do  confess  thy  holy  IsTame  may 
agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  Word,  and 
live  in  unity,  and  godly  love.  We  be- 
seech thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose 
the  hearts  of  all  who  are  in  authority, 
that  they  may  truly  and  impartially  ad- 
minister justice,  to  the  punishment  of 
wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  mainten- 
ance of  thy  true  religion,  and  virtue. 
Give  grace,  0 heavenly  Father,  to  all 
Ministers  of  thy  Gospel,  that  they  may, 
both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth 
thy  true  and  lively  Word,  and  rightly  and 
duly  administer  thy  Holy  Sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly 
grace ; and  especially  to  this  congregation 
here  present ; that,  with  meek  heart  and 
due  reverence,  they  may  hear  and  receive 
thy  holy  Word;  truly  serving  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of 
their  life.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech 
thee,  of  thy  goodness,  0 Lord,  to  comfort 
and  succor  all  those  who,  in  this  transi- 
tory life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need, 
sickness,  or  any  other  adversity.  And 
we  also  bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy 
servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith 
and  fear;  beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace 
so  to  follow  their  good  examples,  that 
with  them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy 
heavenly  kingdom.  Grant  this,  0 Father, 
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for  Jesus  Clirist’s  sake,  our  only  Mediator 
and  Advocate.  Amen. 

^ After  this  prayer  an  opportunity  should  be  given  for 
those  who  do  not  purpose  to  partake,  to  retire,  if  they 
see  fit  to  do  so. 

H Then  shall  be  read  the  following  address. 

Minister.  Dearly  beloved  in  tlie  Loed, 
ye  who  mind  to  come  to  this  holy  Table 
of  the  Loed,  must  consider  how  St.  Paul 
exhorteth  all  persons  diligently  to  try 
and  examine  themselves,  before  they  eat 
of  that  Bread,  and  drink  of  that  Cup. 
For,  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  with  a true 
penitent  heart  and  lively  faith  we  receive 
that  holy  Communion ; so  is  the  danger 
great,  if  we  receive  the  same  unworthily. 
Judge,  therefore,  yourselves,  brethren, 
that  jQ  be  not  judged  of  the  Loed  ; repent 
ye  truly  for  your  sins  past;  have  a lively 
and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour; 
amend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  char- 
ity with  all  men,  and  so  shall  ye  partake 
worthily.  And  above  all  things,  ye  must 
give  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to 
God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  for  the  redemption  of  the  world 
by  the  death  and  passion  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  both  God  and  man ; who  did 
humble  himself,  even  to  the  death  upon 
the  Cross,  for  us,  miserable  sinners,  who 
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lay  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death ; 
that  he  might  make  us  the  children  of 
God,  and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life.  And 
to  the  end  that  we  should  always  remem- 
ber the  exceeding  great  love  of  our  Mas- 
ter, and  only  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  thus 
dying  for  us,  and  the  innumerable  bene- 
fits which  by  his  precious  blood-shedding 
he  hath  obtained  for  us;  he  hath  insti- 
tuted and  ordained  this  sacred  feast,  for 
a continual  remembrance  of  his  death  to 
our  great  and  endless  comfort.  To  him, 
therefore,  with  the  Father  and  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we  are  most 
bounden)  continual  thanks ; submitting 
ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy  will  and 
pleasure,  and  studying  to  serve  him  in 
true  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  our  life.  Amen. 

Minister.  Ye  who  do  truly  and  earnest- 
ly repent  you  of  your  sins,  steadfastly 
trusting  in  the  mercy  of  God  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Redeemer;  and  are  in 
love  and  charity  with  your  neighbors, 
and  intend  to  lead  a new  life,  following 
the  commandments  of  God,  and  walking 
from  henceforth  in  his  holy  ways ; draw 
near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacra- 
ment to  your  comfort;  and  make  your 
humble  confession  to  Almighty  God, 
devoutly  kneeling. 

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f Confession  to  be  made,  by  the  Minister  and  people. 

A LMIGIITY  God,  Father*  of  our  Loed 
Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things. 
Judge  of  all  men;  we  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
which  we,  from  time  to  time,  most  griev- 
ously have  committed,  by  thought,  word, 
and  deed,  against  thy  Divine  Majesty, 
provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  in- 
dignation against  us.  We  do  earnestly 
repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these 
our  misdoings.  Have  mercy  upon  us, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Fath- 
er; for  thy  Son  our  Loed  Jesus  Christ’s 
sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is  past;  and  grant 
that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the 
honor  and  glory  of  thy  Name ; through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Loed.  Amen. 

A LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
ii-  who  of  his  great  mercy  hath  promised 
forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who,  with 
hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn 
unto  him ; Have  mercy  upon  us ; pardon 
and  deliver  us  from  all  our  sins ; confirm 
and  strengtlien  us  in  all  goodness;  and 
bring  us  to  everlasting  life ; through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Loed.  Amen, 

Minister,  Hear  what  comfortable  words 

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our  Saviour  Christ  saitli  unto  all  who 
truly  turn  to  him : 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and 
are  heavy  laden,  and  I will  give  you  rest. 
St  Matt  xi,  28. 

God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave 
his  only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  eternal  life.  St  John  hi,  16. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith: 

This  is  a faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of 
all  acceptation,  that  Christ  Jesus  came 
into  the  world  to  save  sinners.  1 Tim.  i,  15. 

Hear  also  wliat  St.  John  saith: 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate 
with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  right- 
eous ; and  he  is  the  Propitiation  for  our 
sins.  1 St.  John  ii,  1,  2. 

Minister.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  W e lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Minister.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our 
Lord  God. 

Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Minister.  It  is  very  meet,  right,  and 
our  bounden  duty,  that  we  should  at  all 
times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  0 Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty, 
Everlasting  God. 

Minister  and  People.  Therefore,  with 
angels  and  archangels,  and  with  all  the 
company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  mag- 


THE  COMMUNIOh. 


nify  thy  glorious  Name ; evermore  praising 
thee,  and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord 
God  of  hosts,  heaven  and  earth  are  full  of 
thy  glory;  Glory  he  to  thee,  0 Lord  most 
high.  Amen. 

Minister.  We  do  not  presume  to  come  to 
this  thy  table,  0 merciful  Lord,  trusting  in 
our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy  mani- 
fold and  great  mercies.  We  are  not 
worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the 
crumbs  under  thy  table.  But  thou  art 
the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy.  Grant  us,  therefore , gra- 
cious Lord,  so  to  commemorate  in  this 
breaking  of  bread  the  death  of  thy  dear 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  may  feed  on 
him  in  our  hearts  by  faith,  and  that  we 
may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us. 
Amen. 

Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say, 

All  glory  be  to  thee.  Almighty  God, 
our  heavenly  Father,  for  that  thou,  of 
thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
cross  for  our  redemption;  who  made  there 
(by  his  one  oblation  of  himself  once 
offered)  a full,  perfect,  and  sufficient 
sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for 
the  sins  of  the  whole  world;  and  did 
institute,  and  in  his  holy  Gospel  com- 
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mand  ns  to  continue,  a perpetual  memory 
of  that  his  precious  death  and  sacrifice, 
until  his  coming  again:  for  in  the  night 
in  which  he  was  betrayed  he  took  Bread; 
and,  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake 
it,  and  gave  to  his  disciples,  saying.  Take, 
eat,  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for 
you ; do  this  in  remembrance  of  me. 
Likewise,  after  supper,  he  took  the  Cup; 
and,  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave 
it  to  them,  saying.  Drink  ye  all  of  this ; 
for  this  is  my  Blood  of  the  New  Testa- 
ment, which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for 
many,  for  the  remission  of  sins ; do  this 
as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance 
of  me. 


IF  Here  shall  be  sung  a Hymn. 

f Then  shall  the  Minister  first  receive  the  Communion 
himself,  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Clergy- 
assisting,  and,  after  that,  to  the  people.  And  when 
he  delivereth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that 
Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him 
in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 


^ And  delivering  the  Cup,  he  shall  say, 

DRUSTK  this  in  remembrance  that 
Ciirist’s  blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and 
be  thankful. 


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f Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  hymn : 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on 
earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  glorify 
thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee,  for  thy 
great  glory,  0 Loed  God,  heavenly  King, 
God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0 Loed,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ;  O Loed  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son 
of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art 
the  Loed,  thou  only,  0 Christ,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.  Amen. 

^ After  this  shall  be  said  by  the  Minister,  all  kneeling, 
the  following  prayer  : 

0LORD  and  heavenly  Father,  we  thy 
humble  servants  earnestly  desire  thy 
fatherly  goodness  mercifully  to  accept 
this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving; most  humbly  beseech  thee  to 
grant  that,  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his 
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blood,  we  and  all  thy  whole  Church  may 
obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  all  other 
benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here  we 
ofter  and  present  unto  thee,  0 Loed,  our- 
selves, our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a rea- 
sonable, holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto 
thee;  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  all 
we,  who  are  partakers  of  this  Holy  Com- 
munion, may  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and 
heavenly  benediction.  And  although  we 
are  unworthy,  through  our  manifold  sins, 
to  offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice;  yet  we 
beseech  thee  to  accept  this  our  bounden 
duty  and  service ; not  weighing  our  merits, 
but  pardoning  our  offenses,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Loed;  by  whom,  and  with 
whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
all  honor  and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O 
Father  Almighty,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 

^ If  among  those  who  come  to  be  partakers  of  the  Holy 
Communion,  the  Minister  shall  know  any  to  be  an 
open  and  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have  done  any 
wrong  to  his  neighbors  by  word  or  deed,  so  that  the 
Congregation  be  thereby  offended : he  shall  advertise 
him,  that  he  presume  not  to  come  to  the  Lord’s  Table, 
until  he  have  openly  declared  himself  to  have  truly 
repented  and  amended  his  former  evil  life,  that  the 
Congregation  may  thereby  be  satisfied ; and  that  he 
hath  recompensed  the  parties  to  whom  he  hath  done 
wrong ; or  at  least  declare  himself  to  be  in  full  pur- 
pose to  do  so,  as  soon  as  he  conveniently  may. 


THE  COMMUNION. 


Y The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those  be- 
twixt whom  he  perceiveth  malice  and  hatred  to  reign; 
not  suffering  them  to  be  partakers  of  thje  Lord’s  Table, 
until  he  know  them  to  be  reconciled.  And  if  one  of 
the  parties,  so  at  variance,  be  content  to  forgive  from 
the  bottom  of  his  heart  that  the  other  hath  tres- 
passed against  him,  and  to  make  amends  of  that 
wherein  he  himself  hath  offended ; and  the  other 
party  will  not  be  persuaded  to  a godly  unity,  but 
remain  still  in  his  frowardness  and  malice;  the 
Minister  in  that  case  ought  to  admit  the  penitent  per- 
son to  the  Holy  Communion,  and  not  him  that  is 
obstinate. 

^ Then  shall  the  Minister  dismiss  them  with  these 
words : 

The  peace  of  God,  whicli  passeth  all 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  J esus  Christ  our  Lord;  and 
the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst 
you,  and  remain  with  you  always.  Amen. 

1[  Or  these, 

The  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again 
from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant, 
make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to 
do  his  will ; working  in  you  that  which  is 
well  pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  J esus 
Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and 
ever.  Amen. 


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i.  Day. 


THE  PSALTER. 


THE  PSALTER: 

SELECTED  FROM  THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


The  portions  of  the  following  Psalter,  which  are  severally  entitled 
Part  I,  are  to  be  read  in  Morning  Prayer,  and  those  entitled  Part 
in  Evening  Prayer. 


THE  FIRST  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  1,  4,  5. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walk-r 
ed  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor 
stood  in  the  way  of  sinners : and  hath  not 
sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord : 
and  in  his  law  will  he  exercise  himself  day 
and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a tree  planted  by  the 
water  side : that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in 
due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither : and  look, 
whatsoever  he  doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  : but  are  like  the 
chaff,  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

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i.  Day. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in 
the  judgement : nor  sinners  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the 
righteous:  and  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall 
perish. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not;  commune  with 
your  own  heart,  and  in  your  chamber,  and 
be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righteousness  : and 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say  : Who  will  shew 
us  any  good  ? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  : the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us. 

I will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  take  my 
rest  : for  it  is  thou.  Lord,  only,  that  makest 
me  dwell  in  safety. 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  O Lord : consider 
tny  meditation. 

O hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  call- 
ing, my  King,  and  my  God  : for  unto  thee 
will  I make  my  prayer. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  OLord; 
early  in  the  morning  will  I direct  my  pray- 
er unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

For  thou  art  the  God  that  hast  no  plea- 
sure in  wickedness  : neither  shall  any  evil 
dwell  with  thee. 

Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy 
sight : for  thou  liatest  all  them  that  work 
vanity. 


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THE  PSALIER. 


i.  Day. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leas- 
ing : the  Lord  will  abhor  both  the  blood- 
thirsty and  deceitful  man. 

But  as  for  me,  I will  come  into  thine  house^ 
even  upon  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy  : 
and  in  thy  fear  will  I worship  toward  thy 
holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  O Lord,  in  thy  righteousness  : 
make  thy  way  plain  before  my  face. 

And  let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
thee  rejoice : they  shall  ever  be  giving  of 
thanks/because  thou  defendest  them  ; they 
that  love  thy  Name  shall  be  joyful  in  thee ; 

For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous : 
with  favour  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with 
a shield. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  6,  7,  8,  9. 

OLord,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  indigna- 
tion : neither  chasten  me  in  thy  dis- 
pleasure. 

Turn  thee,  O Lord,  and  deli  ver  my  soul  : 
O save  me  for  thy  mercies  sake. 

Away  from  me,  all  ye  that  work  vanity  : 
for  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
weeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition  : the 
Lord  will  receive  my  prayer. 

I will  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  accord- 
ing to  his  righteousness  : and  1 will  praise 
the  Name  of  the  Lord  most  High. 

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THE  PSALTER. 


i.  Day. 

O Lord  oiir  Governor,  liow  excellent  is 
thy  Name  in  all  the  world  : thou  that  hast 
set  tliy  glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  suck- 
lings hast  thou  ordained  strength,  because  of 
thine  enemies  : that  thou  mightest  still  the 
enemy  and  the  avenger. 

For  I will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the 
works  of  thy  fingers  : the  moon  and  the 
stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

What  is  man  that  thou  art  mindful  of 
him  : and  the  son  of  man  that  thou  visitest 
him? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels  : 
to  crown  him  with  glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of 
the  works  of  thy  hands  : and  thou  hast  put 
all  things  in  subjection  under  his^feet  ; 

All  sheep  and  oxen  : yea,  and  the  beasts 
of  the  field  ; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of 
the  sea  : and  whatsoever  walketh  through 
the  paths  of  the  seas. 

0 Lord  our  Governor  : how  excellent  is 
thy  Name  in  all  the  world ! 

1 will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord,  with 
my  whole  heart  : I will  speak  of  all  thy 
marvellous  works. 

I will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee : yea, 
my  songs  will  I make  of  thy  Name,  O thou 
most  Iligh. 

For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right,  and 
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THE  PSALTER. 


i.  Day. 

my  causG  : thou  art  set  in  the  throne  that 
judgest  right. 

The  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever  : he  hath 
also  prepared  his  seat  for  judgement. 

For  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteous- 
ness : and  minister  true  judgement  unto  the 
people.  il 

The  Lord  also  will  he  defence  for  tlie 
oppressed  : even  a refuge  in  due  time  of 
trouble. 

And  they  that  know  thy  Name  will  put 
their  trust  in  thee  : for  thou,  Lord,  hast 
never  failed  them  that  seek  thee. 

O praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in 
Sion  : shew  the  people  of  his  doings. 

For  when  he  maketli  inquisition  for  blood, 
he  remembereth  them  : and  forgetteth  not 
the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O Lord  : thou  that 
liftest  me  up  from  the  gates  of  death. 

That  I may  shew  all  thy  praises  within 
the  ports  of  the  daughter  of  Sion : I will  re- 
joice in  thy  salvation. 

The  Lord  is  known  to  execute  judgement : 
the  ungodly  is  trapped  in  the  work  of  his 
own  hands. 

The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell : 
and  all  the  people  that  forget  God. 

For  the  poor  shall  not  alway  be  forgot- 
ten : the  patient  abiding  of  the  meek  shall 
not  perish  for  ever. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


ii.  Day. 


THE  SECOND  DAT. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  10,  11. 

'T^riE  ungodly  for  his  own  lust  doth  perse- 
cute  the  poor  : let  them  be  taken  in  the 
crafty  wiliness  that  they  have  imagined. 

For  the  ungodly  hath  made  boast  of  his 
own  heart’s  desire  : and  speaketh  good  of 
the  covetous,  whom  God  abhorreth. 

Tlie  ungodly  is  so  proud,  that  he  careth 
not  for  God  : neither  is  God  in  all  his 
thoughts. 

Ilis  ways  are  alway  grievous  : thy  judge- 
ments are  far  above  out  of  his  sight,  and 
therefore  defieth  he  all  his  enemies. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  I shall  not  be 
moved  : for  I shall  never  be  in  adversity. 

His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  deceit  and 
fraud  : under  his  tongue  is  ungodliness 
and  vanity. 

He  hcitii  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  for- 
gotten: he  hideth  his  face,  he  will  never 
see  it. 

Arise,  O Lord,  O God  lift  up  thine  hand : 
forget  not  the  humble. 

nHerefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn 
God  : he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  thou  wilt 
not  require  it. 

Surely  thou  hast  seen  it : for  thou  behold- 
est  ungodliness  and  wrong. 

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THE  PSALTER. 


That  thou  mayest  take  the  matter  into  thy 
hand  : the  poor  committeth  himself  unto 
.thee  ; for  thou  art  the  helper  of  the  friend- 
less. 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the 
poor;  thou  preparest  their  heart,  and  thine 
ear  hearkeneth  thereto  ; 

To  help  the  fatherless  and  poor  unto 
their  right : that  the  man  of  the  earth  be 
no  more  exalted  against  them. 

In  the  Lord  put  I my  trust : how  say  ye 
to  my  soul,  Flee  as  a bird  to  your  moun- 
tain *? 

For  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they 
make  ready  their  arrow  upon  the  string  ; 
that  they  may  privily  shoot  at  the  upright 
in  heart. 

If  the  foundations  be  destroyed : what 
can  the  righteous  do  ? 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple : the 
Lord’s  throne  is  in  heaven. 

His  eyes  behold : his  eye-lids  try  the 
children  of  men. 

The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous ; but  the 
wicked,  and  him  that  loveth  violence,  his 
soul  hateth. 

Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares, 
fire  and  brimstone,  and  an  horrible  tem- 
pest : this  shall  be  the  portion  of  their  cup. 

For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteous- 
ness : his  countenance  doth  behold  the  up- 
right. 


87 


THE  PSALTER. 


ii.  Day. 


PART  n. 

From  Psalms  12,  13,  14. 

Help,  Lord,  for  the  godly  man  ceaseth  : 

for  the  faithful  fail  from  among  the 
children  of  men. 

They  talk  of  vanity  every  one  with  his 
neighbour : they  do  but  hatter  with  their 
lips,  and  dissemble  in  their  double  heart. 

The  Lord  shall  root  out  all  deceitful  lips : 
and  the  tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things. 

Which  have  said.  With  our  tongue  will 
we  prevail : we  are  they  that  ought  to 
speak ; who  is  Lord  over  us  ? 

Now  for  the  comfortless  troubles  sake  of 
the  needy : and  because  of  the  deep  sighing 
of  the  poor  ; 

I will  up,  saith  the  Lord : and  will  help 
every  one  from  him  that  swelletli  against 
him,  and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words : 
even  as  the  silver,  which  from  the  earth 
is  tried,  and  purihed  seven  times  in  the 
fire. 

Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O Lord : thou 
shalt  preserve  them  from  this  generation 
for  ever. 

The  wicked  walk  on  every  side : when 
the  vilest  men  are  exalted. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart : There  is 
no  God. 

They  are  corrupt,  and  become  abomina- 
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THE  PSALTER. 


ii.  Day. 

ble  in  their  doings:  there  is  none  that 
doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon 
the  children  of  men  : to  see  if  there  were 
any  that  would  understand,  and  seek  after 
God. 

But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way, 
they  are  altogether  become  abominable: 
there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre ; with 
their  tongues  have  they  deceived : the  poi- 
son of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  bitter- 
ness : their  feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood. 

Destruction  and  unhappiness  is  in  their 
ways,  and  the  way  of  peace  have  they  not 
known : there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  their 
eyes. 

Have  they  no  knowledge,  that  they  are 
all  such  workers  of  mischief  : eating  up  my 
people  as  it  were  bread,  and  call  not  upon 
the  Lord  ? 

There  were  they  brought  in  great  fear, 
even  where  no  fear  was  : for  God  is  in  the 
generation  of  the  righteous 

As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a mock  at  the 
counsel  of  the  poor  : because  he  putteth  his 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel  out 
of  Sion  ? When  the  Lord  turneth  the  cap- 
tivity of  his  people : then  shall  Jacob  rejoice, 
and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

89 


THE  PSALTER. 


iii.  Day. 


THE  THIKD  DAT. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  15,  I65  17. 

T ORD,  wlio  shall  dwell  in  thy  taberna- 
cle : or  who  shall  rest  upon  thy  holy 

hill? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life : 
and  doeth  the  thing  which  is  right,  and 
speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart. 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his 
tongue,  nor  done  evil  to  his  neighbour : and 
hath  not  slandered  his  neighbour. 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is 
lowly  in  his  OAvn  eyes : and  maketh  much 
of  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour, 
and  disappointeth  him  not : though  it  were 
to  his  own  hindrance. 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  money 
upon  usury  : nor  taken  reward  against  the 
innocent. 

Whoso  doeth  these  things : shall  never 
fall. 

Preserve  me,  O God : for  in  thee  have  I 
put  my  trust. 

O my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord : 
Thou  art  my  Lord  ; my  goodness  extendeth 
not  to  thee  ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth  : 
and  to  the  excellent,  in  whom  is  all  my 
delight. 


90 


THE  PSALTER. 


iii.  Day. 

But  they  that  run  after  another  god: 
shall  have  great  trouble. 

Their  clrink-ofterings  of  blood  will  I not 
offer  : neither  make  mention  of  their  names 
within  my  lips. 

The  Lord  himself  is  the  portion  of  mine 
inheritance,  and  of  my  cup : thou  shalt 
maintain  my  lot. 

The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in  a fairground : 
yea,  I have  a goodly  heritage. 

I will  bless  the  Lord  who  hath  given  me 
counsel : my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the 
niglit-season. 

1 have  set  God  always  before  me  : for  he 
is  on  my  right  hand,  therefore  I shall  not 
fall. 

Wherefore  my  heart  Vv^as  glad,  and  my 
glory  rejoiced : my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in 
hope. 

For  why  ? thou  shalt  not  leave  my  soul 
in  hell : neither  shalt  thou  suffer  thy  holy 
One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  shalt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  ; in 
thy  presence  is  the  fulness  of  joy : and  at 
thy  right  hand  there  is  pleasure  for  ever- 
more. 

Hear  the  .right,  O Lord,  consider  my 
complaint : and  hearken  unto  my  prayer, 
that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

Let  my  sentence  come  fortli  from  thy 
presence : and  let  thine  eyes  look  upon  the 
thing  that  is  equal. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


iii.  Day. 

Thon  hast  proved,  and  visited  mine  heart 
in  the  night-season  ; thou  hast  tried  me,  and 
shalt  find  no  wickedness  in  me  : for  I am 
utterly  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not 
offend. 

Because  of  men’s  works  that  are  done 
against  the  words  of  thy  lips  : I have  kept 
me  from  the  ways  of  the  destroyer. 

0 hold  thou  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths : 
that  my  footstepb  slip  not. 

1 have  called  upon  thee,  O God,  for  thou 
shalt  hear  me  : incline  thine  ear  to  me,  and 
hearken  unto  my  words. 

Shew  thy  marvellous  loving  kindness, 
thou  that  art  the  Saviour  of  them  which 
put  their  trust  in  thee  : from  such  as  resist 
thy  right  hand. 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye  : hide  me 
under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

I will  behold  thy  presence  in  righteous- 
ness : and  when  I awake  up  after  thy  like- 
ness, I shall  be  satisfied  with  it. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalm  18. 

T WILL  love  thee,  O Lord,  my  strength ; 
^ the  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress, 
and  my  deliverer  : my  God,  my  strength, 
in  wliom  I will  trust,  my  buckler,  and  the 
horn  of  my  savation,  and  my  high  tower. 

I will  call  upon  the  Lord,  which  is 
92 


THE  PSALTER. 


iii.  Day. 

worthy  to  be  praised : so  shall  I be  safe 
from  mine  enemies. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me : and 
the  floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about : 
the  snares  of  death  prevented  me. 

In  my  trouble  I will  call  upon  the  Lord  : 
and  complain  unto  my  God. 

So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out  of  his  holy 
temple : and  my  complaint  shall  come  be- 
fore him,  it  shall  enter  even  into  his  ears. 

The  earth  trembled  and  quaked : the 
very  foundations  also  of  the  hills  shook, 
and  were  removed,  because  he  was  wroth. 

There  went  a smoke  out  in  his  presence : 
and  a consuming  fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so 
that  coals  were  kindled  at  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also  and  came 
down  : and  it  was  dark  under  his  feet. 

He  rode  upon  the  Cherubins,  and  did 
fly : he  came  flying  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wind. 

He  made  darkness  his  secret  place : his 
pavilion  round  about  him  with  dark  water, 
and  thick  clouds  to  cover  him. 

At  the  brightness  of  his  presence  his 
clouds  removed : hailstones  and  coals  of 
fire. 

The  Lord  also  thundered  out  of  heaven, 
and  the  Highest  gave  his  thunder : haih 
stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered 
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THE  PSALTER.  iii.  Day. 

them : he  cast  forth  lightnings,  and  de- 
stroyed them. 

The  springs  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the 
foundations  of  the  round  world  were  dis- 
covered at  thy  chiding,  O Lord:  at  the 
blasting  of  the  breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

lie  shall  send  down  from  on  high  to 
fetch  me : and  shall  take  me  out  of  many 
waters. 

He  shall  deliver  me  from  my  strongest 
enemy,  and  from  them  which  hate  me : for 
they  are  too  mighty  for  me. 

They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my 
trouble : but  the  Lord  was  my  upholder. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a place  of 
liberty : he  brouglit  me  forth,  even  because 
he  had  a favour  unto  me. 

The  Lord  shall  reward  me  after  my 
righteous  dealing  : according  to  the  clean- 
ness of  my  hands  shall  he  recompence  me. 

Because  I have  kept  the  ways  of  the 
Lord  : and  have  not  forsaken  my  God,  as 
the  wicked  doeth. 

For  I have  an  eye  unto  all  his  laws : and 
will  not  cast  out  his  commandments  from 
me. 

I was  also  uncorrupt  before  him : and 
eschewed  mine  own  wickedness. 

Therefore  shall  the  Lord  reward  me  after 
niy  righteous  dealing : and  according  unto 
the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in  his  eye-sight. 

With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  shew  thy- 
04 


THE  PSALTER. 


iv.  Day. 

self  merciful : with  an  upright  man  thou 
shalt  shew  thyself  upright. 

With  the  pure  thou  wilt  shew  thyself 
pure  : and  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  shew 
thyself  froward. 

For  thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in 
adversity : and  shalt  bring  down  the  high 
looks  of  the  proud. 

Thou  also  shalt  light  my  candle:  the 
Lord  my  God  shall  make  my  darkness  to 
be  light. 

The  way  of  God  is  an  undeflled  way : the 
word  of  the  Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  tire  ; 
he  is  the  defender  of  all  them  that  put  their 
trust  in  him. 

For  who  is  God,  but  the  Lord : or  who 
hath  any  strength,  except  our  God  ? 


THE  FOUETII  DAY. 


PART  I. 


From  Psalms  19,  20,  21. 
heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  : 


and  the  tirmament  sheweth  his  handy 
work. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech : and 
’.night  unto  night  sheweth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language  : where 
their  voice  is  not  heard. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


iv.  Day. 

Their  sound  is  gone  ont  into  all  lands : 
and  their  words  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a tabernacle  for  the 
Sun:  which  cometh  forth  as  a bridegroom 
out  of  his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a 
giant  to  run  his  course. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the 
heaven,  and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it : 
and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law, 
converting  the  soul : the  testimony  of  the 
Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom  unto  the 
sinn^le. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and 
rejoice  the  heart : the  commandment  of  the 
Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto^he 
eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  en- 
dureth  for  ever : the  judgements  of  the  Lord 
are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold, 
yea,  than  much  fine  gold : sweeter  also  than 
honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover  by  tliem  is  thy  servant  taught : 
and  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  re- 
ward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth:  O 
cleanse  thou  me  from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 
sins,  lest  they  get  the  dominion  over  me : so 
96 


IV.  Day.  THE  PSALTEH. 

shall  I be  upright,  and  I shall  be  innocent 
from  much  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  month,  and  the  me- 
ditation of  my  heart : be  alway  acceptable 
in  thy  sight, 

O Lord : my  strength,  and  my  redeemer. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble : 
the  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee. 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary:  and 
strengthen  thee  out  of  Sion. 

Remember  all  thy  offerings : and  accept 
thy  burnt-sacriffce. 

Grant  thee  thy  heart’s  desire  : and  fulfil 
all  thy  mind. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  tri- 
umph in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God : 
the  Lord  perform  all  thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I,  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his 
Anointed,  and  will  hear  him  from  his  holy 
Heaven  : even  with  the  wholesome  strength 
of  his  right  hand. 

Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and  some 
in  horses : but  we  will  remember  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are  brought  down,  and  fallen : but 
we  are  risen,  and  stand  upright. 

Save,  Lord,  and  hear  us,  O King  of 
Heaven : when  we  call  upon  thee. 

Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own 
strength : so  will  we  sing,  and  praise  thy 
power. 


97 


THE  PSALTER. 


iv.  Day. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalms  22,  23,  24. 

T WILL  declare  thy  Name  unto  my  breth- 
ren : in  the  midst  of  the  congregation 
will  I praise  thee. 

O praise  the  Lord,  ye  that  fear  him  : mag- 
nify him,  all  ye  of  the  seed  of  Jacob,  and 
fear  him,  all  ye  seed  of  Israel. 

For  he  hath  not  despised,  nor  abhorred 
the  low  estate  of  the  poor  : he  hath  not  hid 
his  face  from  him,  but  when  he  called  unto 
him,  he  heard  him. 

My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the  great  congre- 
gation : my  vows  will  I perform  in  the 
sight  of  Jbhem  that  fear  him. 

The  poor  shall  eat,  and  be  satisfied : they 
that  seek  after  the  Lord,  shall  praise  him ; 
your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remem- 
ber themselves,  and  be  turned  unto  the 
Lord : and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  him. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord’s:  and  he  is 
the  Governor  among  the  people. 

All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth : shall  eat 
and  worship. 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust,  shall 
bow  before  him  : and  none  can  keep  alive 
his  own  soul. 

A seed  shall  serve  liim : it  shall  be  count- 
ed to  the  Lord  for  a generation. 

98 


THE  PSALTER. 


iv.  Day. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his 
righteousness : nnto  a people  that  shall  be 
born,  that  he  hath  done  this. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd : therefore  can 
I lack  nothing. 

lie  shall  feed  me  in  a green  pasture : and 
lead  me  forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

lie  shall  convert  my  soul ; and  bring  me 
forth  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his 
Name  sake. 

Yea,  though  I walk  through  the  valley  of 
the  shadow  of  death,  I vdll  fear  no  evil : 
for  thou  art  with  me,  thy  rod  and  thy  stafi 
comfort  me. 

Thou  prepares!  a table  before  me  in  the 
presence  of  mine  enemies : thou  anointest 
my  head  with  oil,  my  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  daj^s  of  my  life  : and  I will  dwell 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord’s,  and  all  that  there- 
in is : the  compass  of  the  world,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas: 
and  prepared  it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the 
Lord : or  who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy 
place  ? 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a 
pure  heart : and  that  hath  not  lift  up  his 
mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceive  his 
neighbour. 


99 


THE  PSALTER. 


V.  Day. 

lie  sliall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord : and  righteousness  from  the  God  of 
his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  tlmt  seek 
him : even  of  them  that  seek  thy  face,  O 
Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates,  and  be  ye 
lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors : and  the  King 
of  .2:lory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  : it  is  the  Lord 
strong  and  mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty 
in  battle.  , 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates,  and  be 
ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors  : and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory:  even  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 


THE  FIFTH  DAY. 


PART  I. 

From  Psalms  25,  23. 

UNTO  thee,  O Lord,  vrill  I lift  up  my 
soul ; my  God,  I have  put  my  trust  in 
thee  : O let  me  not  be  confounded,  neither 
let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee  shall  not  be 
ashamed : but  such  as  transgress  without  a 
cause  shall  be  put  to  confusion. 

100 


THE  PSALTER. 


V.  Day. 

Shew  me  thy  ways,  O Lord : and  teach  me 
thy  paths. 

Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  learn 
me : for  thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation  ; 
in  thee  hath  been  my  hope  all  the  day  long. 

Call  to  remembrance,  O Lord,  thy  ten- 
der mercies : and  thy  loving  kindness  which 
have  been  ever  of  old. 

O remember  not  the  sins  and  offences  of 
my  youth:  but  according  to  thy  mercy 
think  thou  upon  me,  O Lord,  for  thy  good- 
ness. 

Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord : there- 
fore will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

Them  that  are  meek,  shall  he  guide  in 
judgement : and  such  as  are  gentle,  them 
shall  he  learn  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and 
truth : unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and 
his  testimonies. 

For  thy  Name  sake,  O Lord : be  merci- 
ful unto  my  sin,  for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  f eareth  the  Lord : 
him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall 
choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease:  and  his 
seed  shall  inherit  the  land. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  them 
that  fear  him : and  he  will  shew  them  his 
covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  imto  the 
101 


THE  PSALTER.  V.  Day. 

Lord : for  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the 
net. 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy 
upon  me : for  I am  desolate  and  in  misery. 

The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  : 
O bring  thou  me  out  of  my  troubles. 

Look  upon  my  adversity,  and  misery : 
and  forgive  me  all  my  sin. 

0 keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  : let  me 
not  be  confounded,  for  I have  put  my  trust 
in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve 
me : for  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

Deliver  Israel,  O God : out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

Be  thou  my  Judge,  O Lord,  for  I have 
walked  innocently  : my  trust  hath  been  also 
in  the  Lord,  therefore  shall  I not  fall. 

Examine  me,  O Lord,  and  prove  me: 
try  out  my  reins,  and  my  heart. 

For  thy  loving  kindness  is  ever  before 
mine  eyes  : and  I will  walk  in  thy  truth. 

1 have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons : nei- 
ther will  1 have  fellowship  with  the  de- 
ceitful. 

I have  hated  the  congregation  of  the 
wicked : and  will  not  sit  among  the  un- 
godly.  _ _ 

I will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  O 
Lord  : and  so  will  I go  to  thine  altar ; 

That  I may  shew  the  voice  of  thanks- 
giving : and  tell  of  all  tliy  wondrous  works* 
102 


THE  PSALTER. 


V.  Day. 

Lord,  I have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy 
house : and  the  place  where  thine  honour 
dwelleth. 

O shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners : 
nor  my  life  with  the  blood-thirsty ; 

In  whose  hands  is  mischief : and  their 
right  hand  is  full  of  bribes. 

But  as  for  me  I will  walk  innocently  : O 
deliver  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  right : I will  praise  the 
Lord  in  the  congregations. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  27,  28,  29. 

Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ; 
vdiom  then  shall  I fear : the  Lord  is 
the  strength  of  my  life  ; of  whom  then  shall 
I be  afraid  ? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies 
and  my  foes,  came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my 
flesh : they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Though  an  host  of  men  were  laid  against 
me,  yet  shall  not  my  heart  be  afraid  : and 
though  there  rose  up  war  against  me,  yet 
will  I put  my  trust  in  him. 

One  thing  have  I desired  of  the  Lord, 
which  I will  require  : even  that  I may  dwell 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my 
life,  to  behold  the  fair  beauty  of  the  Lord, 
and  to  visit  his  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide 
me  in  his  pavilion : yea,  in  the  secret  of 
103 


THE  PSALTER.  V.  Day. 

his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me,  he  shall  set 
me  up  upon  a rock. 

Therefore  will  I offer  in  his  dwelling  an 
oblation  with  great  gladness : I will  sing, 
and  speak  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O Lord,  when  I 
cry  unto  thee : have  mercy  upon  me,  and 
hear  me. 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face : my 
heart  hath  said  unto  thee.  Thy  face.  Lord, 
will  I seek. 

0 hide  not  thou  thy  face  from  me : nor 
cast  thy  servant  away  in  displeasure. 

Thou  hast  been  my  succour : leave  me 
not,  neither  forsake  me,  O God  of  my  sal- 
vation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake 
me : then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

1 should  utterly  have  fainted : but  that  I 
believe  verily  to  see  the  goodness  of  the 
Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

O tarry  thou  the  Lord’s  leisure:  be 
strong,  and  he  shall  comfort  thine  heart, 
and  put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Unto  thee  will  I cry,  O Lord  my  Rock  : 
be  not  silent  to  me,  lest,  if  thou  be  silent 
to  me,  I become  like  them  that  go  down 
into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions, 
when  I cry  unto  thee : when  I hold  up  my 
hands  towards  the  mercy-seat  of  thy  holy 
temple. 


104 


THE  PSALTEK. 


V.  Day. 

O pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy 
me  with  the  ungodly  and  wicked  doers: 
wliicli  speak  friendly  to  their  neighbours, 
but  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts. 

Praised  be  the  Lord  : for  he  hath  heard 
the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  shield ; 
my  heart  hath  trusted  in  him,  and  I am 
helped : therefore  my  heart  danceth  for 
joy,  and  in  my  song  will  I praise  him. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  : and  he  is  the 
wholesome  defence  of  his  Anointed. 

O save  thy  people,  and  give  thy  blessing 
unto  thine  inheritance : feed  them,  knd  set 
them  up  for  ever. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  mighty : give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his 
Name : worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of 
holiness. 

It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  the 
waters : it  is  the  glorious  God  that  maketh 
the  thunder. 

It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth  the  sea ; the 
voice  of  the  Lord  is  mighty  in  operation : 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  is  a glorious  voice. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the 
cedar-trees : yea,  the  Lord  breaketh  the 
cedars  of  Libanus. 

He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a calf : 
Libanus  also  and  Sirion  like  a young  uni- 
corn. 


105 


THE  PSALTER. 


vi.  Day. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the 
flames  of  fire,  the  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh 
the  wilderness  : yea,  the  Lord  shaketh  the 
wilderness  of  Cades. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds 
to  bring  forth  young,  and  discovereth  the 
thick  bushes : in  his  temple  doth  every  man 
speak  of  his  honour. 

The  Lord  sitteth  above  the  water-fiood  : 
and  the  Lord  reniaineth  a King  for  ever. 

The  Lord  shall  give  strength  unto  his 
people : the  Lord  shall  give  his  people  the 
blessing  of  peace. 


THE  SIXTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  30,  31. 

I WILL  magnify  thee,  O Lord,  for  thou 
hast  set  me  up  : and  not  made  my  foes 
to  triumph  over  me. 

O Lord  my  God,  I cried  unto  thee : and 
thou  hast  healed  me. 

O Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul 
from  the  grave  : thou  hast  kept  me  alive, 
that  I should  not  go  down  to  the  pit. 

Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  saints 
of  his : and  give  thanks  unto  him  for  a re- 
membrance of  his  holiness. 

lOG 


THE  PSALTER. 


vi.  Day. 

For  his  wrath  endnreth  but  the  twinkling 
of  an  eye,  and  in  his  pleasure  is  life : hea- 
viness may  endure  for  a night,  but  joy 
cometh  in  the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I said,  I shall 
never  be  removed : thou.  Lord,  of  thy 
goodness  hast  made  my  hill  so  strong. 

Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from  me : and 
I was  troubled. 

Then  cried  I unto  thee,  O Lord : and 
gat  me  to  my  Lord  right  humbly. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood  : when 
I go  down  to  the  pit  ? 

Shall  the  dust  give  thanks  unto  thee  : os* 
shall  it  declare  thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  O Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me : 
Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  my  heaviness  into  joy: 
thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded 
me  with  gladness. 

Therefore  shall  every  good  man  sing  of 
thy  praise  without  ceasing : O my  God,  I 
will  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

In  thee,  O Lord,  have  I put  my  trust : 
let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion ; deliver 
me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me : make  haste 
to  deliver  me. 

And  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house 
of  defence : that  thou  mayest  save  me. 

For  thou  art  my  rock,  and  my  fortress: 
107 


THE  PSALTER.  VI.  Day. 

therefore  for  thy  Name’s  sake  lead  me,  and 
guide  me. 

Into  thy  hands  I commend  my  spirit; 
for  thou  hast  redeemed  me,  O Lord,  thou 
God  of  truth. 

I will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy : 
for  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble,  and 
hast  known  my  soul  in  adversities. 

Shew  thy  servant  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance : and  save  me  for  thy  mercies  sake. 

O how  plentiful  is  thy  goodness  which 
thou  hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee  ; 
and  that  thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that 
put  their  trust  in  thee,  even  before  the  sons 
of  men ! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy 
presence  from  the  pride  of  all  men : thou 
shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a pavilion  from 
the  strife  of  tongues. 

Thanks  be  to  the  Lord:  for  he  hath 
shewed  me  marvellous  great  kindness  in  a 
strong  city. 

And  when  I made  haste,  I said:  I am 
cast  out  of  the  sight  of  thine  eyes. 

Nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of 
iny  prayer  : when  I cried  unto  thee. 

O love  the  Lord,  all  ye  liis  saints : for 
the  Lord  preserveth  them  that  are  faithful, 
and  plenteonsly  rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

Be  strong,  and  he  shall  establish  your 
heart : all  ye  that  put  your  trust  in  the 
liOrd. 


108 


vi.  Day. 


THE  PSALTER. 


PART  II. 


From  Psalms  32,  33. 


• Blessed  is  the  man,  unto  whom  the  Lord 
imputeth  no  sin : and  in  whose  spirit  there 
is  no  guile. 

For  wliile  I held  my  tongue:  my  hones 
consumed  away  through  my  daily  complain- 
ing. 

For  thy  hand  is  heavy  upon  me  day  and 
night:  and  my  moisture  is  like  the  drought 
in  summer. 

I acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee : and 
mine  unrighteousness  have  I not  hid. 

I said,  I will  confess  my  sins  unto  the 
Lord : and  so  thou  forgavest  the  wicked- 
ness of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly 
make  his  prayer  unto  thee,  in  a time  when 
thou  mayest  he  found  : hut  in  the  great 
water-floods  they  shall  not  come  riigli  him. 

Thou  art  a place  to  hide  me  in,  thou 
shalt  preserve  me  from  trouble : thou  shalt 
compass  me  about  with  songs  of  deliver- 
ance. 

I will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the 
way  wherein  thou  shalt  go : and  I will 
guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse  or  as  the  mule, 
which  have  no  understanding : whose 
109 


THE  PSALTER.  vi.  Dajo 

mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and  bridle, 
lest  they  come  near  to  thee. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly : 
but  whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord, 
mercy  embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  O ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in 
the  Lord : and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are 
true  of  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O ye  righteous:  for 
it  becometh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp  : sing  praises 
unto  him  with  the  lute,  and  instrument  of 
ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a new  song : play 
skilfully  with  a loud  noise. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true : and 
all  his  works  are  faithful. 

lie  loveth  righteousness  and  judgement : 
the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the 
Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  hea- 
vens made  : and  all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the 
breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  to- 
gether, as  it  were  upon  an  heap  : and  layeth 
u{)  the  deep,  as  in  a treasure-house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord : stand  in 
awe  of  him,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world ; 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done  : he  com- 
manded, and  it  stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the 
heathen  to  nought : and  maketh  the  devices 

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CHARLES  \V.  QUICK, 
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PREFACE. 


The  need  having  been  felt,  and  the 
desire  expressed  for  a brief  manual  of  de- 
votion adapted  for  the  organization  of 
congregations  in  union  with  the  Reformed 
Episcopal  Church,  this  Mission-Service 
Book  is  recommended  for  use  in  such 
churches  or  mission-fields  as  may  desire 
it,  until  the  Revision  of  the  Prayer-Book 
of  1785  is  completed  by  the  General  Coun- 
cil. According  to  the  Declaration  of  Prin- 
ciples of  the  same  Church,  the  Liturgy  is 
not  imperative  at  all  times  or  in  all  its 
parts,  nor  is  it  to  be  repressive  of  freedom 
5n  prayer. 

Georoe  David  Cummins. 

March^  1874. 


EivN^ired  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1874,  by 
CHARLES  W.  QUICK. 

In  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress  at  Washington. 


a’HE  PSALTER. 


vi.  Day. 

of  the  people  to  be  of  none  effect,  and 
casteth  out  the  counsels  of  princes. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
ever : and  the  thoughts  of  his  heart  from 
generation  to  generation. 

Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is  the 
Lord  Jehovah : and  blessed  are  the  folk  that 
he  hath  chosen  to  him,  to  be  his  inheri- 
tance. 

The  Lord  looked  dov/n  from  heaven,  and 
beheld  all  the  children  of  men  : from  the 
habitation  of  his  dwelling  he  considereth  all 
them  that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts  of  them : and 
understandeth  all  their  w^orks. 

There  is  no  king  that  can  be  saved  by  the 
multitude  of  an  host:  neither  is  any  mighty 
man  delivered  by  much  strength. 

A horse  is  a vain  thing  for  safety : nei- 
ther shall  he  deliver  any  man  by  his  great 
strength.  ^ 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them 
that  fear  him  : and  upon  them  that  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death : and  to 
feed  them  in  the  time  of  dearth. 

Our  soul  hath  patiently  tarried  for  the 
Lord : for  he  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him:  be- 
cause we  have  hoped  in  his  holy  Name. 

Let  thy  merciful  kindness,  O Lord,  be 
upon  us : like  as  we  put  our  trust  in  thee. 
Ill 


THE  PSALTEE. 


vii.  Day. 


THE  SEVENTH  DAT. 

PAST  I. 

From  Psalms  ST,  36. 

T WILL  alway  give  tlianks  imto-the  Lord : 
^ his  praise  shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord : 
the  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0 praise  the  Lord  with  me : and  let  us 
magnify  his  name  together. 

1 sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me  : yea, 
he  delivered  me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were 
lightened : and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
him;  yea,  and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round 
about  them  that  fear  him : and  delivereth 
theim 

O taste,  and  see,  hov/  gracious  the  Lord 
is  : blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

O fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints : 
for  they  that  fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger:  but 
they  who  seek  the  Lord,  shall  want  no  mam 
nor  of  thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me : 
I will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life : and 
loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

112 


vii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Keep  tliy  tongue  from  evil : and  tliy  lips 
tliat  they  speak  no  guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good : seek 
peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  riglit- 
oous:  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against 
them  that  do  evil : to  root  out  the  remem- 
brance of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
them : and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their 
troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of 
a contrite  heart : and  will  save  such  as  be 
of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous : 
but  the  Lord  delivereth  hipi  out  of  all. 

lie  keepeth  all  his  bones : so  that  not  one 
of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly : 
and  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be 
desolate. 

Tlie  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  ser- 
vants: and  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in 
him  shall  not  be  destitute. 

Thy  mercy,  O Lord,  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens : and  thy  faithfulness  unto  the 
clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  standeth  like  the  strong 
inountains:  thy  judgements  are  like  the 
great  deep. 


113 


THE  PSALTER. 


O Lord,  tliou  preservest  man  and  beast : 
bow  excellent  is  tliy  mercy,  O God  ! Tliere- 
fore  the  children  of  men  shall  put  their 
trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plente- 
ousness of  thy  house  : and  thou  shalt  make 
them  drink  of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : and 
in  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 

O continue  forth  thy  loving  kindness 
unto  them  that  know  thee  : and  thy  right- 
eousness unto  them  that  are  true  of  heart. 

O let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against 
me : and  let  not  the  hand  of  the  ungodly 
cast  me  down. 

There  are  they  fallen,  all  that  work  wick- 
edness : they  are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be 
able  to  stand. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalm  37. 


/ 


FT  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be 


doing  good  : so  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord  : and  he  will 
give  thee  thy  heart’s  desire. 

Commit  thy  ways  unto  the  Lord,  and  put 
thy  trust  in  him  : and  he  shall  bring  it  to 
pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear 
as  the  light : and  thy  just  dealing  as  the 
noon  day. 


114 


THE  PSALTER. 


vii.  Day. 

A small  tiling  that  the  righteous  hath : is 
better  than  great  riches  of  the  ungodly. 

The  Lord  know  eth  the  days  of  the  godly: 
and  their  inheritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  pe- 
rilous time  : and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they 
shall  have  enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish, 
and  the  enemies  of  the  Lord  shall  consume 
as  the  fat  of  lambs  : yea,  even  as  the  smoke 
shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not 
again  ; but  the  righteous  is  merciful  and 
liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  sliall  possess 
the  land  : and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him, 
shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  order  eth  a good  man’s  going  : 
and  maketh  his  Avay  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  castaway: 
for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I have  been  young,  and  now  am  old : and 
yet  saw  I never  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor 
his  seed  begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lend- 
eth  : and  his  seed  is  blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is 
good  : and  dwell  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is 
right : he  forsaketh  not  his  that  be  godly, 
but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished  : as 

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THE  PSALTER.  Tiii.  Day. 

for  the  seed  of  the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  root- 
ed out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land  : and 
dwell  therein  for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised 
in  wisdom  : and  his  tongue  will  be  talking 
of  judgement. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart  : and 
his  goings  shall  not  slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous  : and 
seeketh  occasion  to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand; 
nor  condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 

I myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great 
power  : and  flourishing  like  a green  bay 
tree. 

I went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone  : I sought 
him,  but  his  place  could  nowhere  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the 
thing  that  is  right : for  that  shall  bring  a man 
peace  at  the  last. 


THE  EIGHTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  38,  39. 

T>UT  me  not  to  rebuke,  O Lord,  in  thine 
anger : neither  chasten  me  in  thy  heavy 
displeasure. 

For  my  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my 

116 


viii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

head  : and  are  like  a sore  burden,  too  heavy 
for  me  to  bear. 

I will  confess  my  wickedness ; and  be 
sorry  for  my  sin. 

Forsake  me  not,  O Lord  my  God  : be  not 
thou  far  from  me. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me : O Lord  God  of 
my  salvation. 

I said,  I will  take  heed  to  my  ways  : that 
I offend  not  in  my  tongue. 

I will  keep  my  mouth  as  it  were  with  a 
bridle  : while  the  ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 

I held  my  tongue,  and  spake  nothing : I 
kept  silence,  yea,  even  from  good  words  ; 
but  it  was  pain  and  grief  to  me. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me,  and  while  I 
was  thus  musing,  the  lire  kindled : and  at 
the  last  I spake  with  my  tongue. 

Lord,  make  me  to  know  my  end,  and  the 
measure  of  my  days  : that  I may  know  how 
frail  I am. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were 
a span  long : and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  be- 
fore thee,  and  verily  every  man  at  his  best 
estate  is  altogether  vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a vain  shew, 
surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain  : he  heap- 
eth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not  who  shall 
gather  them. 

And,  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope : truly 
my  hope  is  even  in  thee. 

117 


THE  PSALTEK. 


viii.  Day. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences  : and 
make  me  not  a rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

I became  dumb  and  opened  not  my 
mouth  : for  it  was  thy  doing. 

Demove  thy  stroke  away  from  me  : I am 
even  consumed  by  the  blows  of  thine  hand. 

V/hen  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten 
man  for  sin,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to  con- 
sume away,  like  as  it  were  a moth  fretting 
a g^irment  : every  man  therefore  is  but 
vanity. 

Hear  my  pmyer,  O Lord,  and  with  thine 
ears  consider  my  calling : hold  not  thy  peace 
at  my  tears. 

For  I am  a stranger  with  thee,  and  a so- 
journer: as  all  my  fathers  were. 

O spare  me,  that  I may  recover  strength : 
before  I go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

paht  II. 

From  Psalm  40. 

T WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  : and  he 
inclined  unto  me,  and  heard  my  calling. 

He  brought  me  also  out  of  an  horrible  pit, 
out  of  the  miry  clay  : and  set  my  feet  upon 
a rock,  and  established  my  goings. 

And  he  hath  put  a new  song  in  my  mouth : 
even  a thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 

Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear  : and  shall  put 
their  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  maketh  the  Lord 
• 118 


Till.  Day.  the  psalter. 

liis  trust:  and  respectetli not  the  proud,  nor 
such  as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

Many,  O Lord  niy  God,  are  thy  wonder- 
ful works  which  thou  hast  done,  and  thy 
thoughts  which  are  to  us-ward  : they  can- 
not be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee. 

If  I should  declare  them,  and  speak  of 
them  : they  should  be  more  than  I am  able 
to  express. 

Sacritice  and  meat  offering  thou  wouldest 
not  : but  mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings,  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast 
thou  not  required : then  said  I,  Lo,  I come. 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of 
me,  that  I should  fulfil  thy  will,  O my  God  : 
I am  content  to  do  it,  yea,  thy  law  is  with- 
in my  heart. 

I have  declared  thy  righteousness  in  the 
great  congregation  : lo,  I will  not  refrain 
my  lips,  O Lord,  and  that  thou  knowest. 

I have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within 
my  heart : my  talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth, 
and  of  thy  salvation. 

I have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy 
and  truth  : from  the  great  congregation. 

Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from  me, 
O Lord : let  thy  loving  kindness  and  thy 
truth  alway  preserve  me. 

for  innumerable  troubles  are  come  about 
me,  my  sins  have  taken  such  hold  upon  me, 
that  I am  not  able  to  look  up : yea,  they 
119 


THE  PSALTER.  ix.  Daj. 

are  more  in  number  than  the  hairs  of  my 
head,  and  my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

O Lord,  let  it  be  thy  pleasure  to  deliver 
me  : make  haste,  O Lord,  to  help  me. 

Let  tliem  be  ashamed,  and  confounded 
together,  that  seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy 
it : let  them  be  driven  backward,  and  put 
to  rebuke,  that  wash  me  evil. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee,  bo  joyful 
and  glad  in  thee  : and  let  such  as  love  thy 
salvation  say  alway,  The  Lord  be  praised. 

As  for  me,  I am  poor  and  needy : but  the 
Lord  careth  for  me. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and  redeemer  : make 
no  long  tarrying,  O my  God. 


THE  NINTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  41,  42. 

T>LESSED  is  he  that  considereth  the 
poor  and  needy : the  Lord  shall  deliver 
him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

The  Lord  wull  preserve  him,  and  keep 
him  alive,  and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the 
earth  : and  thou  wilt  not  deliver  him  into 
the  will  of  liis  enemies. 

The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the 
bed  of  languishing  : thou  wilt  make  all  his 
bed  in  his  sickness. 

120 


THE  PSALTER. 


ix.  Day. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel : from 
everlasting  and  to  everlasting. 

Like  as  the  liart  desireth  the  water 
brooks  : so  longeth  my  soul  after  thee,  O 
God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea  even  for 
the  living  God : When  shall  I come  to  ap- 
pear before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and 
night : while  they  daily  say  unto  me.  Where 
is  now  thy  God  ? 

Now  when  I think  thereupon,  I pour  out 
my  heart  by  myself  : for  I went  with  the 
multitude,  and  brought  them  forth  into  the 
house  of  God ; 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving  : 
among  such  as  keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O my 
soul : and  why  art  thou  so  disquieted  within 
me? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God  : for  I will  yet  give 
him  thanks  for  the  help  of  his  counte- 
nance. 

My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed  within  me : 
therefore  will  I remember  thee  concerning 
the  land  of  Jordan,  and  the  little  hill  of 
Hermon. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of 
thy  water-spouts  : all  thy  waves  and  thy 
billows  are  gone  over  me* 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving 
kindness  in  the  day-time  : and  in  the  night 
121 


THE  PSALTER.  ix.  Day. 

his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer 
imto  the  God  of  my  life. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul : 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  wdthin  me  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God : for  I shall  yet  praise 
him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 

O send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  ; let 
them  lead  me  : let  them  bring  me  unto 
thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  tabernacles. 

Then  will  I go  unto  the  altar  of  God, 
unto  God  my  exceeding  joy : yea,  upon  the 
harp  will  I praise  thee,  O God,  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul : 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Hope  in  God : for  I shall  yet  praise  him, 
who  is  the  liealth  of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  45,  46. 

\|" Y heart  is  inditing  of  a good  matter : I 
speak  of  the  things  which  I have 
made  unto  the  King. 

My  tongue  is  the  pen  : of  a ready  writer. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  : 
grace  is  poured  into  thy  lips,  therefore  God 
hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O most 
mighty:  with  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty ; 

And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously  : 
because  of  truth,  and  meekness,  and  right- 
122 


THE  PSALTER. 


ix.  Day. 

eoiisness  ; and  tliy  right  hand  shall  teach 
thee  terrible  things. 

Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for  ever  and  ever : 
tlie  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a right 
sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated 
iniquity : wherefore  God,  even  thy  God, 
hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness 
above  thy  fellows. 

All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  aloes, 
and  cassia : out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  where- 
by they  have  made  thee  glad. 

Kings  daughters  were  among  thy^  hon- 
ourable women : upon  thy  right  hand  did 
stand  the  queen  in  gold  of  Ophir. 

Hearken,  O daughter,  and  consider,  in- 
cline thine  ear  : forget  also  thine  own  peo- 
ple, and  thy  father’s  house. 

So  shall  the  king  have  pleasure  in  thy 
beauty : for  he  is  tliy  Lord  God,  and  wor- 
ship thou  him. 

And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there 
with  a gift : like  as  the  rich  also  among  the 
people  shall  make  their  supplication  before 
thee. 

The  king’s  daughter  is  all  glorious  with- 
in : her  cloathing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in 
raiment  of  needle-work : the  virgins  her 
companions  that  follow  her,  shall  be  brought 
unto  thee. 

With  joy  and  gladness  shall  they  be 

123 


THE  PSxVLTEK.  ix.  Day. 

brought : and  shall  enter  into  the  King’s 
palace. 

I will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered 
in  all  generations  : therefore  shall  the  peo- 
ple praise  thee  for  ever  and  ever. 

• God  is  onr  refuge  and  strength  : a very 
present  help  in  trouble. 

Therefore  will  we  not  fear  though  the 
earth  be  moved  : and  though  the  hills  be 
carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

Though  the  waters  thereof  rage  and 
swell : and  though  the  mountains  shake  at 
the  tempest  of  the  same. 

There  is  a river,  the  streams  whereof 
shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God  : the  holy 
place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her  ; she  shall  not 
be  moved : God  shall  help  her,  and  that 
right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were 
moved : he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melt- 
ed. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  : the  God  of 
Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

O come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of 
the  Lord : what  destruction  he  hath  brought 
upon  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the  world  : 
he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  knappeth  the  spear 
in  sunder,  and  burnetii  the  chariots  in  the 
fire. 

Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I am  God : 

124 


THE  PSALTER. 


X,  Day. 

I will  be  exalted  among  the  heathen,  and  I 
will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us : the  God  of 
Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


THE  TENTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  47^  48. 

OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people  : shout 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
For  the  Lord  most  High  is  terrible : he  is 
a great  king  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us : 
the  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a shout : the  Lord 
with  the  sound  of  a trumpet. 

Sing  praises,  sing  praises  : sing  praises 
unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  : sing 
ye  praises  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  : God  sit- 
teth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  to- 
gether, even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abra- 
ham : for  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  to 
God ; he  is  greatly  exalted. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  prais- 
ed: in  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  moun- 
tain of  his  holiness. 

125 


THE  PSALTER. 


X.  Day. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole 
earth,  is  mount  Sion : on  the  sides  of  the 
north,  the  city  of  the  great  King ; God  is 
known  in  her  palaces  for  a refuge. 

For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth : are  gath- 
ered, and  gone  by  together. 

They  marvelled  to  see  such  things ; they 
were  astonished  and  suddenly  cast  down. 

Fear  came  there  upon  them,  and  sorrow : 
as  upon  a wmman  in  her  travail. 

Tliou  shalt  break  the  ships  of  the  sea : 
through  the  east-wind. 

Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen 
in  the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  ; in  the  city 
of  our  God : God  upholdeth  the  same  for 
ever. 

We  wait  for  thy  loving  kindness,  O God  : 
in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

O God,  according  to  thy  Name,  so  is  thy 
praise  unto  the  world’s  end  : thy  right  hand 
is  full  of  righteousness. 

Let  the  mount  Sion  rejoice,  and  the 
daughter  of  Juda  be  glad  : because  of  thy 
judgements. 

Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round  about 
her  : and  tell  the  towers  thereof: 

Mark  well  her  bulwarks,  set  up  her 
houses:  that  ye  may  tell  them  that  come 
after. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and 
ever  : he  shall  be  our  guide  unto  death. 

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X.  Day. 


THE  PSALTER. 


PART  II. 

Psalm  49. 

Hear  ye  this,  all  ye  people  : give  ear,  all 
ye  inhabitants  of  the  world. 

Both  high  and  low  ; rich  and  poor  toge- 
ther. 

My  month  shall  speak  of  wisdom : and 
the  meditation  of  my  heart  shall  be  of  un- 
derstanding. 

I will  incline  mine  ear  to  a parable : I 
will  open  my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 

Wherefore  should  I fear  in  the  days  of  evil : 
when  the  wickedness  of  my  heels  shall  com- 
pass me  about  ? 

They  that  put  trust  in  their  wealth : and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches ; 

None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem 
his  brother : nor  give  unto  God  a ransom 
for  him.  4 

For  the  redemption  of  their  souls  is  pre- 
cious : and  it  ceaseth  for  ever ; 

That  he  should  still  live  for  ever : and  not 
see  corruption.  - 

For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die  : likewise 
the  fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish,  and 
leave  their  wealth  to  others. 

Their  inward  thought  is  that  their  houses 
shall  continue  for  ever  : and  their  dwelling 
places  to  all  generations  ; they  call  their 
lands  after  their  own  names. 

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THE  PSALTER. 


X.  Day. 

Nevertheless,  man  being  in  honour  ahid- 
eth  not  : he  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

This  their  way  is  their  folly:  yet  their 
posterity  approve  their  sayings. 

Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave; 
death  shall  feed  on  them ; and  the  upright 
shall  have  dominion  over  them  in  the  morn- 
ing : and  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the 
grave,  from  their  dwelling. 

But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the 
power  of  the  grave  : for  he  shall  receive 
me. 

Be  not  thou  afraid,  though  one  be  made 
rich  : or  if  the  glory  of  his  house  be  increas- 
ed ; 

For  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  with  him 
when  he  dieth  : neither  shall  his  pomp  fol- 
low him. 

Though  while  he  lived  he  counted  himself 
an  happy  man : and  so  long  as  thou  doest 
well  unto  thyself,  men  will  speak  good  of 
thee.  I 

He  shall  follow  the  generation  of  his  fa- 
thers : and  shall  never  see  light. 

Man  that  is  in  honour  and  understandeth 
not : is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


xi.  Day.  the  psalter. 

THE  ELEVENTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

Psalm  50. 

The  Lord,  even  tlie  most  miglity  God 
hatli  spoken : and  called  the  Avorld, 
from  the  rising  np  of  the  siin,  nnto  the  go- 
ing down  thereof. 

Bnt  of  Sion,  the  perfection  of  beauty  : 
God  hath  shined. 

Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep 
silence  : there  shall  go  before  him  a consum- 
ing fire,  and  a mighty  tempest  shall  be 
stirred  up  round  about  him. 

lie  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  aboA^ e : 
and  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his 
people. 

Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me : 
those  that  have  made  a covenant  with  me 
with  sacrifice. 

And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  right- 
eousness : for  God  is  Judge  himself. 

Hear,  O my  people,  and  I Avill  speak : I 
myself  will  testify  against  thee,  O Israel ; 
for  I am  God,  even  thy  God  : 

I will  not  reprove  thee  because  of  thy 
sacrifices,  or  for  thy  burnt-offerings : be- 
cause they  were  not  alway  before  me. 

I will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thine  house : 
nor  he-goat  out  of  thy  folds. 

For  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  are  mine : 
and  so  are  the  cattle  upon  a thousand  hills. 
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THE  PSALTER. 


xi.  Day. 

I know  all  the  fowls  upon  the  mountains : 
and  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine. 

If  I be  hungry,  I will  not  tell  thee : for 
the  whole  world  is  mine,  and  all  that  is 
therein. 

Thinkest  thou  that  I will  eat  bulls  flesh  : 
and  drink  the  blood  of  goats  ? 

Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving : and  pay 
thy  vows  unto  the  most  High. 

And  call  upon  me  in  the  time  of  trouble  : 
so  will  I hear  thee,  and  thou  shalt  praise 
me. 

But  unto  the  ungodly  said  God : Why 
dost  thou  preach  my  laws,  and  takest  my 
covenant  in  thy  mouth ; 

Whereas  thou  hatest  to  be  reformed : and 
hast  cast  my  words  behind  thee  ? 

When  thou  sawest  a thief,  thou  consent- 
edst  unto  him  : and  hast  been  partaker  with 
the  adulterers. 

Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth  speak  wicked- 
ness: and  with  thy  tongue  thou  hast  set 
forth  deceit. 

Thou  sattest,  and  spakest  against  thy 
brother ; yea,  and  hast  slandered  thine  own 
mother’s  son. 

These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I held 
my  tongue  ; and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly 
that  I am  even  such  a one  as  thyself : but  I 
will  reprove  thee,  and  set  before  thee  the 
things  that  thou  hast  done. 

O consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God : lest 

*130 


THE  PSALTER. 


xi.  Day. 

I pluck  you  away,  and  there  be  none  to  de- 
liver you. 

Whoso  offereth  me  thanks  and  praise,  he 
honoureth  me  : and  to  him  that  ordereth  his 
conversation  right,  will  I shew  the  salvation 
of  God. 

PART  11. 

Psalm  51. 

TTAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O God,  after 
great  goodness : according  to  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wicked- 
ness : and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I acknowledge  my  faults:  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I sinned  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight  : that  thou  mightest 
be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear  wlien 
thou  art  judged. 

Behold  I was  shapen  in  wickedness : 
and  in  sin  hath  my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  reqnirest  truth  in  the  in- 
ward parts  : and  shalt  make  me  to  under- 
stand wisdom  secretly. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I shall  be 
clean : wash  me,  and  1 shall  be  whiter  than 
snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  of  joy  and  gladness : 
that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken,  may 
rejoice. 


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THE  PSALTER.  xi.  Day. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins  : and  put  out 
all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a clean  heart,  O God : and  re- 
new a right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  : and 
take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation : 
and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I teach  thy  ways  unto  the 
wicked : anfl  sinners  shall  be  converted 
unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O God, 
thou  God  of  my  salvation : and  my  tongue 
shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

O Lord,  open  thou  my  lips : and  my 
mouth  shall  shew  forth  thy  praise.  • 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would 
I give  it  thee  : but  thou  delight est  not  in 
burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a troubled  spirit : 
a broken  and  contrite  heart,  O God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

O be  favourable  and  gracious  unto  Sion  : 
build  thou  the  v\^alls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacri- 
fice of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt-offer- 
ings and  oblations : then  shall  they  offer 
young  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


xii.  Da3^  the  psalter. 


THE  TWELFTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  52,  53,  54. 

H Y boastest  thou  thyself,  tliou  tyrant : 
that  thou  canst  do  mischief ; 

Whereas  the  goodness  of  God  : endureth 
yet  daily  ? 

Thy  tongue  imagineth  wickedness : and 
wdth  lies  thou  cuttest  like  a sharp  razor. 

Thou  hast  loved  unrighteousness  more 
than  goodness : and  to  talk  of  lies,  more 
than  righteousness. 

Thou  hast  loved  to  speak  all  words  that 
may  do  hurt  : O thou  false  tongue. 

Therefore  shall  God  destroy  thee  for 
ever : he  shall  take  thee,  and  pluck  thee 
out  of  thy  dwelling,  and  root  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  the  living. 

The  righteous  also  shall  see  this,  and 
fear  : and  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn. 

Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  took  not  God  for 
his  strength : but  trusted  unto  the  multi- 
tude of  his  riches,  and  strengthened  himself 
in  his  wickedness. 

As  for  me,  I am  like  a green  olive  tree 
in  the  house  of  God  : my  trust  is  in  the 
tender  mercy  of  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

I will  always  give  thanks  unto  thee  for 
that  thou  hast  done  : and  I will  hope  in  thy 
Name,  for  thy  saints  like  it  well. 

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THE  PSALTER.  . xii.  Day. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart : There 
is  no  Grod. 

Corrupt  are  they,  and  become  abomina- 
ble in  their  Avickedness  : there  is  none  that 
doeth  good. 

God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the 
children  of  men  : to  see  if  there  were  any 
that  Avould  understand,  and  seek  after  God. 

But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  Avay, 
they  are  altogether  become  al)ominable : 
there  is  also  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

Are  not  they  Avithoiit  underdanding,  that 
Avork  Avickedness  : eating  up  my  people  as 
if  they  Avould  eat  bread?  they  have  not 
called  upon  God. 

They  were  afraid  AAdiere  no  fear  Avas  : for 
God  hath  broken  the  bones  of  him  that  be- 
sieged thee ; thou  hast  put  them  to  confu- 
sion, because  God  hath  despised  them. 

O that  the  salvation  were  given  unto 
Israel  out  of  Sion  : O that  the  Lord  would 
deliver  his  people  out  of  captivity ! 

Then  should  Jacob  rejoice:  and  Israel 
should  be  right  glad. 

Save  me,  O God,  by  thy  Name : and 
judge  me  by  thy  strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O God  : and  hearken 
unto  the  Avords  of  my  mouth. 

Behold,  God  is  my  helper : the  Lord  is 
with  them  that  uphold  my  soul. 

An  oSering  of  a free  heart  Avill  I give 


xii.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

tliee,  and  praise  tliy  Name,  O Lord:  be 
cause  it  is  so  comfortable. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  55,  56. 

TIT  EAR  my  prayer,  O God  : and  bide  not 
tliyself  from  my  petition. 

Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me  : how 
I mourn  in  my  prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  be- 
cause of  the  oppression  of  the  wicked : for 
they  cast  inicpiity  upon  me,  and  in  their 
wrath  they  hate  me. 

My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me : and 
the  fear  of  death  is  fallen  upon  me. 

Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon 
me  : and  an  horrible  dread  hath  overwhelm- 
ed me. 

And  I said.  Oh  that  I had  wings  like  a 
dove : for  then  would  I flee  away,  and  be 
at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I get  me  away  afar  off : 
and  remain  in  the  wilderness. 

I would  make  haste  to  escape:  because 
of  the  stormy  wind  and  tempest. 

I will  call  upon  God : and  the  Lord  shall 
save  me. 

In  the  evening  and  morning,  and  at  noon- 
day will  I pray,  and  that  instantly  : and  he 
shall  hear  my  voice. 

It  is  he  that  hath  delivered  my  soul  in 
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THE  PSALTER.  xii.  Day. 

peace,  from  the  battle  that  was  against  me : 
for  there  were  many  with  me. 

Yea,  even  God  that  endureth  for  ever 
shall  hear  me,  and  bring  them  down  : for 
they  will  not  tni’n,  nor  fear  God. 

He  laid  his  liands  upon  such  as  be  at 
peace  with  him  : and  lie  brake  his  cove- 
nant. 

The  words  of  liis  mouth  were  softer  than 
butter,  having  war  in  his  heart : his  words 
were  smoother  than  oil,  and  yet  be  they 
very  swords. 

0 cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
shall  nourish  thee : and  shall  not  suffer  the 
righteous  to  fall  for  over. 

And  as  for  them : thou,  O God,  shalt 
bring  them  into^  the  pit  of  destruction. 

The  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  men  shall 
not  live  out  half  their  days : but  my  trust 
shall  be  in  thee,  O Lord. 

1 will  praise  God,  because  of  his  worvd  : 
I have  put  my  trust  in  God,  and  will  not 
fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Thou  tellest  my  wanderings,  put  tlioii 
my  tears  into  thy  bottle : are  they  not  in 
thy  book  ? 

In  Gods  word  will  I rejoice:  in  the 
Lord’s  word  will  I comfort  me. 

Yea,  in  God  have  I put  my  trust : I will 
not  be  afraid  what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

Unto  thee,  O God,  will  I pay  my  vows: 
unto  thee  will  I fnvQ  tlianks. 

136 


THE  PSALTER. 


xiii.  Day. 

For  tliou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death,  and  my  feet  from  falling  : that  I 
may  walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the 
living. 


THE  THIETEENTII  DAY. 


PART  I. 

From  Psalm>8  57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  62. 

heart  is  fixed,  O God,  my  heart  is 
fixed  : I will  sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  np,  my  glory;  awake,  lute  and 
harp  : I myself  will  awake  right  early. 

I will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord, 
among  the  people:  and  I will  sing  unto 
thee  among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth 
unto  the  heavens  : and  thy  truth  unto  the 
clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O God,  above  the  hea- 
vens : and  thy  glory  above  all  the  earth. 

The  ungodly  are  froward  even  from  their 
mothers  Avomb : as  soon  as  they  are  born, 
they  go  astray,  and  speak  lies. 

They  are  as  venemous  as  the  poison  of  a 
serpent : even  like  the  deaf  adder,  that 
sto]ipeth  her  ears  ; 

Which  ref  useth  to  hear  the  voice  of  the 
charmer  : charm  ho  never  so  wisely. 

Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  O God  : 
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THE  PSALTER.  xiii.  Day. 


defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against 


me. 


0 deliver  me  from  the  wicked  doers  : and 
save  me  from  the  blood-thirsty  men. 

My  strength  will  I ascribe  unto  thee : for 
thou  art  the  God  of  my  refuge. 

1 will  sing  of  thy  power,  and  wdll  praise 
thy  mercy  betimes  in  the  morning  : for  thou 
hast  been  my  defence  and  refuge  in  the  day 
of  my  trouble. 

Unto  thee,  O my  strength,  will  I sing  : 
for  thou,  O God,  art  my  refuse,  and  iriy 
merciful  God. 

Hear  my  crying,  O God  : give  ear  unto 
my  prayer. 

From  the  ends  of  the  earth  will  I call 
upon  thee  : when  my  heart  is  in  heaviness. 

0 set  me  up  upon  the  rock  that  is  higher 
than  I : for  thou  hast  been  my  hope,  and  a 
strong  tower  for  me  against  the  enemy. 

1 will  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever  : 
and  my  trust  shall  be  under  the  covering  of 
thy  wings. 

For  thou,  O Lord,  hast  heard  my  desires: 
and  hast  given  an  heritage  unto  those  that 
fear  thy  I^ame. 

I will  always  sing  praise  unto  thy  FTaine  : 
that  I may  daily  perform  my  vows. 

My  soul  truly  waiteth  still  upon  God  : 
for  of  liim  cometh  my  salvation. 

He  verily  is  my  strength  and  my  salva- 


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xiii.  Day.  THE  psalter. 

tion  : lie  is  my  defence,  so  that  I shall  not 
greatly  fall. 

In  God  is  my  health  and  my  glory  : the 
rock  of  my  might,  and  in  God  is  my  trust. 

O put  your  trust  in  him  alway,  ye  peo- 
ple : pour  out  your  hearts  before  him,  for 
God  is  our  hope. 

As  for  the  children  of  men,  they  are  Init 
v.mity  : the  children  of  men  are  deceitful 
upon  the  weights,  tliey  are  altogether  light- 
er than  vanity  itself. 

O trust  not  in  wrong  and  robbery,  give 
not  yourselves  unto  vanity  : if  riches  in- 
crease, set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  spake  once,  and  twice  I have  also 
heard  the  same  : that  power  belongeth  unto 
God  ; 

And  that  thou,  Lord,  art  merciful  : for 
thou  rewardest  every  man  according  to 
Ills  work. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalms  G3,  64,  65. 

OGOD,  thou  art  my  God : early  will  I 
seek  thee. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee  : my  flesh  also 
longeth  after  thee. 

To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory  : so  as  I 
have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

Because  thy  loving  kindness  is  better 
than  life  : my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

139 


THE  PSALTER. 


xiii.  Day. 

As  long  as  I live  will  I magnify  thee  on 
this  manner  : and  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy 
hTame. 

My  soul  shall  he  satisfied,  even  as  it  w^ere 
'with  marrow  and  fatness  : when  my  mouth 
praiseth  thee  with  joyful  lips  ; 

When  I remember  thee  upon  my  bed  : 
and  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

Because  thou  hast  been  my  helper : there- 
fore under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I 
rejoice. 

My  soul  hangeth  upon  thee : thy  right 
hand  hath  upholden  me. 

The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord, 
and  shall  trust  in  hiin  : and  all  the  upright 
in  heart  shall  glory. 

Praise  waiteth  for  thee,  O God,  in  Sion  : 
and  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer : unto  thee 
shall  all  flesh  come. 

Inicpiitics  prevail  against  mo  : as  for  our 
transgressions,  thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest, 
and  causest  to  approach  to  thee,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  thy  courts  : vre  shall  be  satisfied 
with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of 
thy  holy  temple. 

Tliou  shalt  shew  ns  wonderful  things  in 
thy  righteousness,  O God  of  our  salvation : 
thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of  tlie 
earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad 
gea. 


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xiii.  r)ayi  THE  PSALTEH. 

Wlio  in  liis  strength  setteth  fast  the 
mountains:  being  girded  about  with  power. 

WliA  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea  : and 
the  noise  of  his  waves,  and  the  madness  of 
the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost 
parts  of  the  earth,  sliall  be  afraid  of  tliy 
tokens : thou  that  makest  the  out-goings  of 
the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it  : 
thou  makest  it  very  plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water  : thou 
preparest  their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest 
for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abun- 
dantly, thou  settlest  the  furrows  there- 
of : thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers,  thou 
blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  good- 
ness : and  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  tlic  vn'I- 
dcrnoss  : and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every 
side.  ' 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks  : the 
valleys  also  are  covered  over  with  corn;  they 
shout  for  joy  : they  also  sing, 

141 


THE  PSALTER. 


xiv.  Day. 


THE  FOUKTEENTH  DAY. 

PART  I.  I 

From  Psalms  66,  67. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands : sing 
praises  unto  the  honour  of  his  Name, 
make  his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in 
thy  works  : through  the  greatness  of  thy 
power  shall  tliine  enemies  submit  themselves 
unto  tliee.  ^ ^ 

For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee : sing 
of  thee,  and  praise  thy  Name. 

O come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of 
God  : how  wonderful  he  is  in  his  doing  to- 
ward the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land:  so  that 
they  went  tlirongh  the  flood  on  foot  ; there 
did  we  rejoice  in  him. 

He  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever,  his 
eyes  behold  the  nations : let  not  the  rebel- 
lious exalt  themselves. 

O praise  our  God,  ye  people  : and  make 
the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard  ; 

Wlio  holdeth  our  soul  in  life : and  sufler- 
eth  not  our  feet  to  slip. 

I will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt- 
offerings:  and  will  pay  thee  my  vows  wliich 
I promised  with  my  lips,  and  spake  with 
my  month,  wlien  I was  in  trouble. 

I wih  offer  unto  thee  fat  burnt-sacriflces, 
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THE  PSALTER. 


xiv.  Day. 

with  tlie  incense  of  rams : I will  ofier  bul- 
locks and  goats. 

0 come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that 
fear  God  : and  I will  tell  you  what  he  hath 
done  for  my  soul. 

1 called  unto  him  with  my  mouth : and 
gave  him  praises  with  my  tongue. 

If  I incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine 
heart : the  Lord  will  not  hear  me. 

But  verily,  God  hath  heard  me : he  hath 
attended  to  the  voice  of  my  pra^'er. 

Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out 
my  prayer  : nor  turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us : 
and  shew  us  the  light  of  his  countenanc.e, 
and  be  merciful  unto  us ; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth : 
thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O God  : yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

O let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad  : 
for  thou  shalt  judge  tfie  folk  righteously, 
and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  tlie  people  praise  thee,  O God : yea, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  in- 
crease : and  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall 
give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us  : and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  shall  fear  him. 

143 


THE  PSALTER. 


xiv.  Day. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalms  68,  69. 

ET  God  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be 


scattered  : let  them  also  that  hate  him, 
flee  before  him. 

Like  as  the  smoak  vanisheth,  so  shalt 
thou  drive  them  away : and  like  as  wax 
melteth  at  the  lire,  so  let  the  ungodly  per- 
ish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  rejoice 
before  God : let  them  also  be  merry  and 
joyfid. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  ISTame: 
extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by 
his  Name  Jah,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

A Father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a judge 
of  the  widows  : is  God  in  his  holy  habita- 
tion. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families  : he 
bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with 
chains,  but  lettetli  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a 
dry  land. 

O God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before 
the  people : when  thou  wentest  through  the 
wilderness, 

The  earth  shook,  and  the  heavens  dropped 
at  the  presence  of  God  : even  Sinai  itself 
was  moved  at  the  presence  of  God,  the  God 
of  Israel. 

Thou,  O God,  sentest  a gracious  rain 


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xiv.  Day.  the  psalter. 

upon  tlime  inlieritance : and  refreshedst  it 
when  it  was  weary. 

Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein  : 
Thou,  O God,  hast  prepared  of  thy  good- 
ness for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word  : great  was  the 
company  of  those  that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots, 
yet  shall  ye  be  as  the  wdngs  of  a dove: 
covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with 
yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast 
led  captivity  captive,  thou  hast  received 
gifts  for  men  : yea,  for  the  rebellious  also, 
that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord : who  daily  loadeth 
us  with  benefits,  even  the  God  of  our  sal- 
vation. 

He  that  is  our  God,  is  the  God  of  salva- 
tion : and  unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the 
issues  from  death. 

The  Lord  hath  said,  I will  bring  again 
from  Bashan  : I will  bring  my  people  again 
from  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

Sing  unto  God,  O ye  kingdoms  of  the 
earth  : O sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of 
heavens,  which  were  of  old : lo,  he  doth 
send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a mighty 
voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God ; his  ex- 

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THE  PSALTER. 


xiv.  Day. 

cellency  is  over  Israel,  and  liis  strength  is 
in  the  clouds. 

0 God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy 
places : the  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  givetii 
strength  and  power  unto  his  people  ; blessed 
be  God. 

As  for  me,  wdien  I am  poor  and  in  heavi- 
ness : thy  help,  O God,  shall  lift  me  up. 

1 will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a 
song : and  magnify  it  wuth  thanksgiving. 

This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  : better 
than  a bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

The  humble  shall  consider  this  and  be 
glad  : seek  ye  after  God,  and  your  soul  shall 
live. 

For  the  Lord  hear eth  the  poor:  and  de- 
spiseth  not  his  prisoners. 

Let  heaven  and  earth  praise  him : the 
sea  and  all  that  inoveth  therein. 

For  God  will  save  Sion,  and  build  the 
cities  of  Judah  : that  men  may  dwell  there, 
and  have  it  in  possession. 

The  posterity  also  of  his  servants  shall 
inherit  it : and  they  that  love  his  Name 
shall  dwell  therein. 


146 


XV.  Day. 


THE  PSALTER. 


THE  FIFTEENTH  DAT. 

VART  I. 

From  Psalms  71,  72. 

TN  thee,  O Lord,  have  I put  my  trust,  let 
me  never  be  put  to  confusion : but  rid 
me,  and  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  thou  my  strong  hold,  whereunto  I 
may  always  resort : thou  hast  promised  to 
help  me,  for  thou  art  my  house  of  defence 
and  my  castle. 

Deliver  me,  O my  God,  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly  : out  of  the  hand  of  the  un- 
righteous and  cruel  man. 

For  thou,  O Lord  God,  art  the  thing 
that  I long  for : thou  art  my  hope,  even 
from  my  youth. 

Through  thee  have  I been  holden  up  ever 
since  I was  born : thou  art  he  that  took  me 
out  of  my  mother’s  womb ; my  praise  shall 
be  always  of  thee. 

O let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  : 
that  I may  sing  of  thy  glory  and  honour  all 
the  day  long.  ^ 

Cast  me  not  away  in  the  time  of  age : 
forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth 
me. 

Go  not  far  from  me,  O God : my  God, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

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THE  PSALTER.  XV.  Dav. 

I will  hope  continually:  and  will  yet 
praise  thee  more  and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  daily  speak  of  thy  right- 
eousness and  salvation : for  I know  no  end 
thereof. 

I will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord 
God  : I will  make  mention  of  thy  right- 
eousness, even  of  thine  only. 

O God,  tliou  hast  taught  me  from  my 
youth  : and  hitherto  have  I declared  thy 
wondrous  works. 

Now  also,  when  I am  old  and  grey  head- 
ed, O God,  forsake  me  not : until  I have 
shewed  thy  strength  unto  this  generation, 
and  thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 

Thy  righteousness,  O God,  is  very  high : 
and  great  things  are  they  that  thou  hast 
done  ; O God,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ? 

Thou  which  hast  shewed  me  great  and 
sore  troubles  shalt  quicken  me  again : and 
shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the  depths  of 
the  earth. 

Thou  slialt  judge  thy  people  according 
unto  right : and  defend  the  poor. 

The  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace : and 
the  little  hills  righteousness  unto  the  people. 

lie  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people: 
he  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and 
shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun 
and  moon  endure : throughout  all  genera- 
tions. 


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XV.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Tie  shall  come  down  like  the  rain  upon 
the  mowers  grass : as  showers  that  water 
the  earth. 

In  his  time  shall  the  righteous  llourish : 
yea,  and  abundance  of  peace,  so  long  as  the 
moon  endureth. 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to 
sea  : and  from  tlie  river  unto  the  ends  of 
tlie  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall 
kneel  before  him  : his  enemies  shall  lick  the 
dust. 

All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him : all 
nations  shall  do  him  service. 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor  when  he 
crieth : the  needy  also,  and  him  that  hath 
no  helper. 

He  shall  be  favourable  to  the  simple  and 
needy : and  shall  preserve  the  souls  of  the 
poor. 

He  shall  deliver  their  souls  from  falshood 
and  wrong : and  dear  shall  their  blood  be 
in  his  sight. 

He  shall  live,  and  unto  him  shall  be  given 
of  the  gold  of  Arabia : prayer  shall  be 
made  ever  unto  him,  and  daily  shall  he  be 
praised. 

There  shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in  the 
earth,  upon  the  top  of  the  mountains : the 
fruit  thereof  shall  sliake  like  Lebanon,  and 
they  of  the  city  shall  ja.ourish  like  grass  of 
the  earth. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


XV.  Day. 

His  N’ame  shall  endure  for  ever,  his  Name 
shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun : and 
men  shall  be  blessed  in  him;  all  nations 
shall  call  him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Is- 
rael : who  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

And  blessed  be  his  glorious  Name  for 
ever  : and  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with 
his  glory.  Amen,  and  Amen. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  73,  74,  75,  76. 

TEULY  God  is  loving  unto  Israel : even 
unto  such  as  are  of  a clean  heart. 

Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel : 
and  afterward  receive  me  to  glory. 

Whom  have  I in  heaven  but  thee  : and 
there  is  none  upon  earth  that  I desire  in 
comparison  of  thee. 

My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth  : but  God 
is  the  strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion 
for  ever. 

It  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God : I 
have  put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God;  that  I 
may  declare  all  thy  works  in  the  gates  of 
the  daughter  of  Sion. 

God  is  my  King  of  old  : working  salva- 
tion in  the  midst  of  the  earth. 

The  day  is  thine,  and  the  night  is  thine: 
thou  hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 
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tv.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth : 
thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter. 

Unto  thee,  O God,  do  we  give  thanks : 
yea,  unto  thee  do  we  give  thanks. 

For  that  thy  Name  is  near  : thy  wondrous 
w^orks  declare. 

I said  unto  the  fools.  Deal  not  so  madly : 
and  to  the  ungodly.  Set  not  up  your  horn. 

Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high  : and  speak 
not  with  a stiff  neck. 

For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the 
east,  nor  from  the  west : nor  yet  from  the 
south. 

But  God  is  the  judge  : he  putteth  down 
one,  and  setteth  up  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a 
cup,  and  the  wine  is  red : it  is  full  mixt, 
and  he  poureth  out  of  the  same. 

As  for  the  dregs  thereof : all  the  ungodly 
of  the  earth  shall  drink  them,  and  suck 
them  out. 

But  I will  talk  of  the  God  of  Jacob  : and 
praise  him  for  ever. 

Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be  feared : and 
who  may  stand  in  thy  sight,  when  tlioii  art 
angry  ? 

Thou  didst  cause  thy  judgement  to  be 
heard  from  heaven : the  earth  trembled, 
and  was  still. 

When  God  arose  to  judgement : and  to 
help  all  tlie  meek  upon  earth. 

Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise 

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THE  PSALTER.  xvi.  Day. 

thee : the  remainder  of  wrath  shalt  tliou  re- 
strain. 

Promise  mito  the  Lord  your  God,  and 
keep  it,  all  ye  that  are  round  about  him  : 
bring  presents  unto  him  that  ought  to  be 
feared. 

He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes : and 
is  terrible  to  the  kings  of  the  earth. 


THE  SIXTEENTH  DAT. 

PART  I. 

Psalm  77. 

T OPTED  unto  God  with  my  voice : even 
unto  God  with  my  voice,  and  he  gave  ear 
unto  me. 

In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I sought  the 
Lord : my  sore  ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the 
night-season  ; my  soul  refused  comfort. 

1 remembered  God,  and  ^vas  troubled : I 
complained,  and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking : I am  so 
troubled  that  I cannot  speak. 

i have  considered  the  days  of  old : the 
years  of  ancient  times. 

I call  to  remembrance  rny  song  in  the 
night : I commune  with  mine  own  heart, 
and  my  spirit  made  diligent  search. 

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xvi.  Day.  Tiii;  psalter. 

Will  tlie  Lord  absent  himself  for  ever: 
and  will  he  be  no  more  intreated  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  : and  is 
his  promise  come  utterly  to  an  end  for  ever- 
more ? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  : and 
will  he  shut  up  his  loving  kindness  in  dis- 
pleasure ? 

And  I said.  It  is  mine  own  infirmity  : 
but  I will  remember  the  years  of  the  right 
hand  of  the  most  High. 

I will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord : 
and  call  to  mind  thy  wonders  of  old  time. 

I will  think  also  of  all  thy  works : and 
my  talking  shall  be  of  thy  doings. 

Thy  way,  O God,  is  holy:  who  is  so  great 
a God  as  our  God  ? 

Thou  art  the  God  that  dost  wonders : and 
hast  declared  thy  power  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy 
people : even  the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  thee,  O God,  the  waters 
saw  thee,  and  were  afraid : the  depths  also 
were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  air 
thundered  : and  thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  heard  round 
about : the  lightnings  shone  upon  the 
ground,  the  earth  was  moved  and  shook 
' withal. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  paths  in 

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THE  PSALTER.  xvi.  Day. 

the  greau  waters : and  thy  footsteps  are  not 
known. 

Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  sheep : by 
the  hand  of  Moses  and  Aaron. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  84,  85. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O Lord 
of  hosts ! 

My  soul  longeth,  yea  even  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord:  my  heart  and  my 
flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house, 
and  the  swallow  a nest,  where  she  may  lay 
her  young : even  thy  altars,  O Lord  of  hosts, 
my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house ; 
they  will  be  alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in 
thee  : in  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery^ 
use  it  for  a well : and  the  pools  are  filled 
with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength  : 
and  unto  the  God  of  gods  appeareth  every 
one  of  them  in  Sion. 

O Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : 
hearken,  O God  of  Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts:  is  better  than  ’ 
a thousand. 

I had  rather  be  a door-keeper  in  the 
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xvi.  Day.  the  psalter. 

house  of  my  God  : than  to  dwell  in  the  tents 
of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a sun  and  shield  • 
the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory,  and  no 
good  thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them  that 
live  a godly  life. 

0 Lord  God  of  hosts : blessed  is  the  mr.u 
that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy 
land : thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity 
of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thypeo* 
pie : and  covered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displea- 
sure : and  turned  thyself  from  thy  wrathful 
indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O God  our  Saviour : and 
let  thine  anger  cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever: 
and  wilt  thou  stretch  out  thy  wrath  from 
one  generation  to  another  ? 

W ilt  thou  not  turn  again  and  quicken  us : 
that  thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Shew  us  thy  mercy,  O Lord : and  grant  us 
thy  salvation. 

1 will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will 
say  concerning  me  : for  he  shall  speak  peace 
unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints,  that  they 
turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear 
hun : that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

155 


THE  PSALTER. 


xvii.  Day. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  : right- 
eousness and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth : and 
righteousness  shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  shew  loving  kindness  : 
and  our  land  shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him:  and 
shall  sot  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 


THE  SEYENTEEI^TH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  86,  89. 

"OE  merciful  unto  me,  O Lord : for  I will 
call  daily  upon  thee. 

Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant : for  unto 
thee,  O Lord,  do  I lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou.  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious  : 
and  of  great  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  thee. 

Give  ear.  Lord,  unto  my  prayer : and  at- 
tend to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I will  call  upon 
thee:  for  thou  hearest  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto 
thee,  O Lord  : there  is  none  that  can  do  as 
thou  dost. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made,  shall 
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come  and  worship  thee,  O Lord : and  shall 
glorify  tliy  Name 

For  thou  art  great,  and  dost  wondrous 
things  : thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  thy  wav,  O Lord,  and  I Avill 
walk  in  thy  truth : ()  knit  my  heart  unto 
thee,  that  1 may  fear  thy  Name. 

I will  thank  thee,  O Lord  my  God,  with 
all  my  heart : and  will  praise  thy  name  for 
evermore. 

For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me:  and 
thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the 
nethermost  hell. 

Thou,  O Lord  God,  art  full  of  compas- 
sion and  mercy  : long-suffering,  plenteous 
in  goodness  and  truth. 

0 turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have 
mercy  upon  me:  give  thy  strength  unto 
thy  servant,  and  help  the  son  of  thine 
handmaid. 

My  song  shall  he  alway  of  the  loving 
kindness  of  the  Lord : with  my  mouth  will 
I ever  be  shewing  thy  truth  from  one  gene- 
ration to  another. 

For  I have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up 
for  ever : thy  truth  shalt  thou  stablish  in 
the  heavens. 

O Lord,  the  very  heavens  shall  praise 
thy  wondrous  works : and  thy  truth  in  the 
congregation  of  the  saints. 

For  who  is  he  among  the  clouds:  that 
shall  be  compared  unto  the  Lord  ? 

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And  what  is  he  among  the  gods:  that 
shall  be  like  unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  very  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the 
counsel  of  the  saints : and  to  be  had  in 
reverence  of  all  them  that  are  round  about 
him. 

O Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  like  unto 
thee : thy  truth,  most  mighty  Lord,  is  on 
every  side. 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea : thou 
stillest  the  waves  thereof  when  they  arise. 

The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is 
thine  : thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
round  world,  and  all  that  therein  is. 

Thou  hast  a mighty  arm  : strong  is  thy 
hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 

Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habita- 
tion of  thy  seat : mercy  and  truth  shall  go 
before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people,  0 Lord,  that  can 
rejoice  in  thee  : they  shall  walk  in  the  light 
of  thy  countenance. 

Tlieir  delight  shall  be  daily  in  thy  l^ame : 
and  in  thy  righteousness  sliall  they  make 
their  boast. 

For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength: 
and  in  thy  loving  kindness  thou  shalt  lift 
up  our  horns. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  defence:  the  holy 
One  of  Israel  is  our  King. 

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PART  II. 

From  Psalms  90,  91. 

T OED,  tliou  liast  been  our  refuge  : from 
one  generation  to  another 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought 
forth,  or  ever  the  earth  and  the  world  were 
made : thou  art  God  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  : again 
thou  sayest.  Come  again,  ye  children  of 
men. 

For  a thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are 
but  as  yesterday : seeing  that  is  past  as  a 
watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them,  they  are 
even  as  asleep : and  fade  away  suddenly 
like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth 
up:  but  in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down, 
dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure  : 
and  are  afraid  at  thy'  wrathful  indignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee : 
and  our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 

I'or  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days 
are  gone  : V' e bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as 
it  were  a tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years 
and  ten,  and  though  men  be  so  strong  that 
they  come  to  fourscore  years:  yet  is  their 
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xvii.  Day. 

strengtli  then  but  labour  and  sorrow ; so 
soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy 
wrath : for  even  thereafter  as  a man 
feareth,  so  is  thy  displeasure. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days  : that  we 
may  apply  our  liearts  unto  wusdom. 

Turn  thee  again,  O Lord,  at  the  last : 
and  be  gracious  unto  thy  servants. 

0 satisfy  us  with  thy  mercy,  and  that 
soon:  so  shall  we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all 
the  days  of  our  life. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days 
wherein  thou  hast  afflicted  us : and  the 
years  wlierein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Shew  thy  servants  tliy  work ; and  their 
children  thy  glory. 

And  the  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord 
our  God  be  upon  us  : and  establish  thou 
the  work  of  our  hands  upon  ns,  yea  the 
work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

lie  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of 
the  most  High  : shall  abide  under  the  sha- 
dow of  the  Almighty. 

1 will  say  of  the  Lord,  Tie  is  my  refuge, 
and  my  fortress  : my  God,  in  him  will  I 
trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the 
snare  of  the  hunter  : and  from  the  noisome 
pestilence. 

Tie  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings, 
and  thou  slialt  be  safe  under  his  feathers ; 
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his  faitlifnlness  and  truth  shall  be  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror 
by  night : nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by 
day  : 

For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  dark- 
ness : nor  for  the  sickness  that  destroyeth 
in  the  noon-day. 

A thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and 
ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand : but  it  shall 
not  come  nigh  tliee. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  liope : thou  hast 
set  thine  liouse  of  defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee  : 
neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy 
dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  Angels  charge  over 
thee : to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands  : 
that  thou  hurt  not  thy  foot  against  a stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 
the  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou 
tread  under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me, 
therefore  will  I deliver  him  : I will  set  him 
up,  because  he  hath  known  my  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I will  hear 
him  : yea,  I am  with  liim  in  trouble  ; I will 
deliver  him,  and  bring  him  to  honour. 

With  l9ng  life  will  I satisfy  him ; and 
shew  him  my  salvation, 

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xviii.  Day. 


THE  EIGHTEEiN^TH  DAT. 

PAET  I. 

From  Psalms  92,  93,  94. 

IT  is  a good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord:^  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy 
Name.,  O most  High ; 

To  shew  forth  thy  loving  kindness  in  the 
morning  : and  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and 
upon  tlie  lute  : upon  a loud  instrument,  and 
upon  the  harp. 

For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad 
through  thy  work : I will  triumph  in  the 
works  of  thy  hands. 

O Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works : thy 
thoughts  are  very  deep. 

An  unwise  man  doth  not  well  consider 
this  : and  a fool  doth  not  understand  it. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and 
when  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish : 
it  is  that  they  shall  be  destroyed  for  ever ; 
but  thou.  Lord,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O Lord,  lo  thine 
enemies  shall  perish : and  all  the  workers 
of  wickedness  shall  be  destroyed. 

But  mine  horn  shall  be  exalted  like  the 
horn  of  an  unicorn : I shall  be  anointed 
with  fresh  oil. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a palm- 
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tree : and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a cedar 
in  Libanus. 

Such  as  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord : shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  the 
house  of  our  God. 

That  they  may  shew  how  true  the  Lord 
my  strength  is ; and  that  there  is  no  un- 
righteousness in  him. 

The  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with 
majesty  : the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strengtii, 
wherewith  he  hath  girded  himself. 

lie  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure  : 
that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  thy  seat 
been  prepared  : thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O Lord,  the  floods 
have  lift  up  their  voice  : the  floods  lift  up 
their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and 
rage  horribly  : but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwell- 
eth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O Lord,  are  very  sure*: 
holiness  becometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

How  long  shall  all  wicked  doers  speak  so 
disdainfully : and  make  such  proud  boast- 
ing? 

1 et  they  say.  The  Lord  shall  not  see : 
neither  shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among  the  people : 
O ye  fools,  when  will  ye  understand  ? 

He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not 

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hear : or  he  that  made  the  eye^,  shall  he  not 
see? 

He  that  chastiseth  the  heathen,  shall  not 
he  correct : he  that  teacheth  man  know- 
ledge, shall  not  he  know  ? 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man : 
that  they  are  but  vain. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest, 
0 Lord : and  teachest  him  in  thy  law. 

That  thou  mayest  give  him  patience  in 
time  of  adversity  ; until  the  pit  be  digged 
up  for  the  ungodly. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  fail  his  people: 
neither  will  he  forsake  his  inheritance  ; 

But  judgement  shall  return  unto  right- 
eousness : and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall 
follow  it. 

Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help : my 
soul  had  almost  dwelt  in  silence. 

When  I said,  My  foot  slippeth:  thy 
mercy,  O Lord,  held  me  up. 

In  the  multitude  of  the  sorrows  that  I 
had  in  my  heart ; thy  comforts  have  re- 
freshed my  soul. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalms  95,  96. 

COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord : let 
us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of 
our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
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tlianksgiving  : and  shew  ourselves  glad  in 
liim  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a great  God  : and  a great 
King  above  afll  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the 
earth : and  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his 
also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it:  and  his 
hands  prepared  the  dry  land: 

O come,  let  ns-  worship,  and  fall  down : 
and  kneel  before  the  Lord  oiir  maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God : and  we  are 
the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  hand. 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden 
not  your  hearts  : as  in  the  provocation,  and 
as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilder- 
ness ; 

When  your  fathers  tempted  me : proved 
me,  and  saw  my  works. 

Forty  years  long  was  I grieved  with  this 
generation,  and  said  : It  is  a people  that  do 
err  in  their  hearts,  for  they  have  not  known 
my  ways ; 

Unto  whom  I sware  in  my  wrath : that 
they  should  not  enter  into  mv  rest. 

O sing  unto  the  Lord  a new  song:  sing 
unto  the  Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  Flame  : 
be  telling  of  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen  : 
and  his  vronders  unto  all  people, 

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xviii.  Day. 

For  tlie  Lord  i"*)  great,  and  cannot  worthi- 
ly be  praised  : he  is  more  to  be  feared  than 
all  gods. 

As  for  all  the  gods  of  the^  heathen,  they 
are  but  idols  \ but  it  is  the  Lord  that  made 
the  heavens. 

Glory  and  worship  are  before  him  : power 
and  honour  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  kindreds  of 
the  people : ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship 
and  power. 

Ascribe  unto  the  Lord  the  honour  due 
unto  his  Name : bring  presents,  and  come 
into  his  courts. 

O worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of 
holiness  : let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  that  the 
Lord  is  king  : and  that  it  is  he  who  hath 
made  the  round  world  so  fast  that  it  cannot 
be  moved,  and  how  that  he  shall  judge  the 
people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth 
be  glad : let  the  sea  make  a noise,  and  aU 
that  therein  is. 

Let  the  held  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  in 
it : then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  re- 
joice before  the  Lord. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge 
the  earth  : and  with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world,  and  the  people  with  his  truth. 

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THE  NINETEENTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

Psahns  97,  98. 

^HE  Lord  is  king,  the  earth  may  be  glad 
thereof : yea,  the  multitude  of  the  isles 
may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about 
him : righteousness  and  judgement  are  the 
habitation  of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a fire  before  him : and 
burn  up  his  enemies  on  every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the 
world  : the  earth  saw  it  and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  pre- 
sence of  the  Lord : at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteous- 
ness : and  all  the  people  have  seen  his 
glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship 
carved  images,  and  that  delight  in  vain 
gods  : worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced : and  the 
daughters  of  Juda  were  glad,  because  of 
thy  judgements,  O Lord. 

For  thou.  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that 
are  in  the  earth : thou  art  exalted  far  above 
all  gods. 

O ye  that  love 
the  thing  which  ii 


the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate 
i evil : the  Lord  preserveth 

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xlx.  Day. 

tlie  souls  of  Ills  saints ; lie  shall  deliver 
them  from  the  liand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a light  for  the  right- 
eous : and  joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are 
true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous:  and 
give  thanks  for  a remembrance  of  his  holi- 
ness. 

O sing  unto  the  Lord  a new  song : for 
he  hath  done  marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his 
holy  arm  : hath  he  gotten  himself  the  vic- 
tory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation : his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  shewed  in  the 
sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel : and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God. 

Shew  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands  : sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp : sing  to 
the  harp  with  a psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms:  0 shew 
yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord /the 
King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is : the  round  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let 

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xix.  Day.  the  psalter. 

tlie  liilb  bo  joyful  togetlier  before  the 
Lord : for  he  is  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
world  : and  the  people  with  equity. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  99,  100,  101. 

^^IIE  Lord  reigneth  ; let  the  people  trem- 
ble  : he  sitteth  between  the  Cherubims, 
let  the  earth  be  moved. 

The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion : and  high 
above  all  people. 

Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible 
Name  : for  it  is  holy. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God : and  wor- 
ship at  his  footstool,  for  he  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and 
Samuel  among  such  as  call  upon  his  Name : 
they  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  answered 
them. 

He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pil- 
lar : they  kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  law 
that  he  gave  them. 

Thou  answeredst  them,  O Lord  our  God  : 
thou  wast  a God  that  forgavest  them, 
though  thou  tookest  vengeance  of  their 
inventions. 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at 
his  holy  hill : for  the  Lord  our  God  is 
holy. 

0 be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands : 
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serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  be- 
fore his  presence  with  a song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God;  it 
is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  our- 
selves : we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  pasture. 

O go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanks- 
giving, and  into  his  courts  with  praise : be 
thankful  unto  liim,  and  speak  good  of  his 
Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is 
everlasting : and  his  truth  enduretli  from 
generation  to  generation. 

My  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and  judge- 
ment: unto  thee,  O Lord,  will  I sing. 

0 let  me  have  understanding:  in  the 
way  of  godliness. 

When  wilt  thou  come  unto  me : I will 
walk  in  my  house  with  a perfect  heart. 

1 will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  mine 
eyes : I hate  the  works  of  them  that  turn 
aside,  it  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

A froward  heart  sliall  depart  from  me : I 
will  not  know  a wicked  person. 

Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbour  : 
him  will  I destroy. 

Whoso  hath  also  a proud  look  and  high 
stomach : I will  not  suffer  him. 

Mine  eyes  look  upon  such  as  are  faithful 
in  the  land  : that  they  . may  dwell  with  me. 

Whoso  leadeth  a godly  life  : lie  shall  bo 
iny  servant. 


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There  shall  no  deceitful  person  dwell  in 
iny  house  : he  that  telleth  lies,  shall  not 
tarry  in  my  sight. 


THE  TWENTIETH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  102,  103. 

'"pile  Lord  hath  looked  down  from  his 
^ sanctuary  : out  of  the  heaven  did  the 
Lord  behold  the  earth  ; 

That  he  might  hear  the  mournings  of 
such  as  are  in  (captivity : and  deliver  the 
children  appointed  unto  death  ; 

That  they  may  declare  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  in  Sion  : and  his  praise  in  Jerusalem. 

I said,  O my  God,  take  me  not  aw^ay  in 
the  midst  of  mine  ago  : as  for  thy  years, 
they  endure  throughout  all  generations. 

Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid 
the  foundation  of  the  earth : and  the 
lioavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure: 
they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a garment ; 

And  as  a vesture  shalt  thou  change  them, 
and  they  shall  be  changed  : but  thou  art  the 
same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O my  soul  : and  all  that 
is  within  mo  praise  his  holy  Name. 

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Praise  tlie  Lord,  O my  soul : and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits  ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin  : and  healeth 
all  thine  infirmities  ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction : 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving 
kindness  ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things : so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like 
the  eagles. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and 
judgement : for  all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wrong. 

He  shewed  his  ways  unto  Moses : his 
works  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mer- 
cy : long-suffering  and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alway  be  chiding : neither 
keepeth  he  his  anger  forever. 

lie  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins : 
nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  wicked- 
nesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  com- 
parison of  the  earth  : so  great  is  his  mercy 
also  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the 
w^est : so  far  liath  he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a father  pitieth  his  own 
children  : even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto 
them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame : he  remein- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

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Tlie  days  of  map  are  but  as  grass : for 
he  flourishetli  as  a flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it 
is  gone  : and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it 
no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord 
endureth  for  ever  and  ever  upon  them  that 
fear  him  : and  his  righteousness  upon  chil- 
drto’s  children  ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant : 
and  think  upon  his  commandments  to  do 
them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in 
heaven  : and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

O praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye 
that  excel  in  strength : ye  that  fulfil  his 
commandment,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice 
of  his  words. 

O praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts : ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

O speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion  : praise 
thou  the  Lord,  O my  soul. 

PAST  II. 

Psalm  104. 

T)EAISE  the  Lord,  O my  soul : O Lord, 
^ my  God,  thou  art  become  exceeding 
glorious,  thou  art  clothed  with  majesty  and 
honour ; 

Who  coverest  thyself  vrith  light,  as  with 
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THE  PSALTER.  XX.  Day. 

a garment : who  stretcliest  out  the  heavens 
like  a curtain  ; 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in 
the  waters : who  maketh  the  clouds  his 
chariot,  who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wind ; 

Who  maketh  his  Angels  spirits : his 
Ministers  a flaming  fire  ; 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth: 
that  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a 
garment : the  waters  stood  above  the  moun- 
tains. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled  : at  the  voice  of 
thy  thunder  they  hasted  away. 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains,  they  go 
down  by  the  valleys : unto  the  place  which 
thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

Thou  hast  set  a bound  that  they  may  not 
pass  over  : that  they  turn  not  ag^in  to  cover 
the  earth. 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys : 
which  run  among  the  hills. 

All  beasts  of  the  field  drink  tliereof : and 
tlie  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

Beside  tliein  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air 
have  their  habitation  : and  sing  among  the 
branches. 

lie  watereth  the  hills  from  above  : the 
earth  is  filled  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  tlie  cattle  : 
and  green  herb  for  the  service  of  men. 

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XX.  Day.  the  psalter. 

That  he  may  bring  food  out  of  the  earth, 
and  wine  tliat  maketh  glad  the  heart  of 
man  : and  oil  to  make  him  a chearful  coun- 
tenance, and  bread  to  strengthen  man’s 
heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  also  are  full  of  sap : 
even  the  cedars  of  ,Libanus,  which  he  hath 
planted. 

Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nests : and 
the  hi’-trees  are  a dwelling  for  the  stork. 

The  high  hills  are  a refuge  for  the  wild 
goats : and  so  are  the  stony  rocks  for  the 
conies. 

He  appointed  the.  moon  for  certain  sea- 
sons : and  the  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness  that  it  may  be 
night : wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest 
do  move. 

The  lions  roaring  after  their  prey : do 
seek  their  meat  from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  and  they  get  them  away 
together : and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  to  his  work,  and  to  his 
labour : until  the  evening. 

O Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works  : in 
wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all ; the  earth 
is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  the  great  and  wide  sea  also  : where- 
in are  things  creeping  innumerable,  both 
small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships,  and  there  is  that  Le- 

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THE  PSALTER.  XX.  Day. 

viathan  : whom  thou  hast  made  to  take  his 
pastime  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee  : that  thou  may- 
est  give  them  meat  in  due  season. 

When  thou  givest  it  them,  they  gather  it : 
and  when  thou  openest  thy  hand,  they  are 
tilled  with  good. 

When  thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are 
troubled  : when  thou  takest  away  their 
breath,  they  die,  and  are  turned  again  to 
their  dust. 

When  thou  lettest  thy  breath  go  forth, 
they  shall  be  made  : and  thou  shaft  renew 
the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  en- 
dure for  ever : the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his 
works. 

Tlie  earth  shall  tremble  at  the  look  of 
him  : if  he  do  but  touch  the  hills,  they 
shall  smoak.  , 

I will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I live : 
I will  praise  my  God  while  I have  my  be- 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet : 
my  joy  shall  be  in  the  Lord. 

As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  consumed 
out  of  the  earth,  and  the  ungodly  shall 
come  to  an  end  : praise  thou  the  Lord,  0 
my  soul,  praise  the  Lord. 

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xxi.  Day.  the  psalter. 


THE  TWENTY  FIRST  DAY. 


PART  I. 


Psalm  107. 


GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 


gracious  : and  liis  mercy  endureth  for 


evPr. 


Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so  : 
whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of 
the  enemy  ; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from 
the  east  and  from  the  west : from  the  north, 
and  from  the  south. 

They  went  astray  in  the  wilderness  out 
of  the  way  : and  found  no  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

Hungry  and  thirsty  : their  soul  fainted  in 
them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble  : and  lie  saved  them  out  of  their 
distresses. 

He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way  : 
that  they  might  go  to  a city  of  habitation. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness  : and  for  his  won- 
derful works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 

For  he  satistieth  the  empty  soul : and  hll- 
eth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  sha- 
dow of  death  : being  fast  bound  in  misery 
and  iron. 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words 


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THE  PSALTEE.  xxi.  Day. 

of  the  Lord : and  lightly  regarded  the  coun- 
sel of  the  most  High  ; 

Therefore  he  also  brought  down  their 
heart  with  labour  : they  fell  down,  and  there 
was  none  to  help  them. 

So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble  : he  delivered  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

For  he  brought  them  out  of  darkness, 
and  out  of  the  shadow  of  death  : and  brake 
their  bonds  in  sunder. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness  : and  for  his  w^onder- 
ful  works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass  : 
and  smitten  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

Fools,  because  of  their  transgression  : and 
because  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat : 
and  they  draw  nigh  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  tlieir 
trouble  : he  saveth  them  out  of  their  dis" 
tresses. 

He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them  : and 
they  were  saved  from  their  destruction. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness  : and  for  his  wonderful 
works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacri- 
fice of  thanksgiving : and  tell  out  his  works 
with  gladness  ! 


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xxi.  Day.  the  psaltee. 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships  : 
that  do  business  in  great  waters  ; 

These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord : and 
his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

For  at  his  word  the  stormy  wind  ariseth  : 
which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and 
down  again  to  the  deep  : their  soul  melteth 
away  because  of  the  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man : and  are  at  their  wit’s  end. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble  : and  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their 
distresses. 

For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease : so  that 
the  waves  thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at 
rest : and  so  he  bringeth  them  unto  the 
haven  where  they  would  be. 

Oh  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness  : and  for  his  wonder- 
ful works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  people  : and  praise  him  in  the 
assembly  of  the  elders ! 

He  turneth  the  floods  into  a wilderness  : 
and  drieth  up  the  water-springs. 

A fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren  : for 
the  wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

Again,  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a stand- 
ing water:  and  water-springs  of  a dry 
ground. 

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THE  PSALTER. 


xxi.  Day. 

And  there  lie  setteth  the  hungry : that 
they  may  build  them  a city  to  dwell  in. 

That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and  plant 
vineyards  : to  yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply 
exceedingly  : and  suffereth  not  their  cattle 
to  decrease. 

And  again,  when  they  are  minished  and 
brought  low  : through  oppression,  through 
any  plague  or  trouble  ; 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes  : and 
causetli  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness, 
where  there  is  no  way. 

Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery  : 
and  maketh  him  families  like  a flock. 

The  righteous  wdll  consider  this,  and  re- 
joice : and  all  iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise  and  wdll  observe  these 
things : even  they  shall  understand  the  lov- 
ing kindness  of  the  Lord. 

PART  IT. 

From  Psalms  108,  110,  111. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart  is 
ready : I will  sing  and  give  praise 
with  the  best  member  that  I have. 

Awake,  thou  lute  and  harp  : I myself 
will  awake  right  early. 

I will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord, 
among  the  people : I will  sing  praises  unto 
thee  among  the  nations. 

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xxi.  Day.  the  psalter. 

For  tliy  mercy  is  greater  than  the  hea- 
vens : and  thy  truth  reacheth  unto  the 
clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O God,  above  the  hea- 
vens : and  thy  glory  above  all  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord  : Sit  thou 
on  my  right  hand,  until  I make  thine  ene- 
mies thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy 
power  out  of  Sion : be  thou  ruler,  even  in 
the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people 
offer  thee  free-will  offerings  with  an  holy 
worship : the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of  the 
w^omb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent : 
Thou  art  a Priest  for  ever  after  the  order 
of  Melchizedech. 

Praise  the  Lord ; I will  praise  the  Lord 
with  my  whole  heart : in  the  assembly  of 
the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great : sought 
out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  had 
in  honour : and  his  righteousness  endureth 
for  ever. 

The  merciful  and  gracious  Lord  hath  so 
done  his  marvellous  works : that  they  ought 
to  be  had  in  remembrance. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear 
him : he  shaU  ever  be  mindful  of  his  cove- 
nant. 


181 


THE  PSALTER. 


xxii.  Day. 

He  liatli  shewed  his  people  the  power  of 
his  works : that  he  may  give  them  the 
heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and 
judgement : all  his  commandments  are. 
true. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever : and 
are  done  in  trutli  and  equity. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people  : he 
hath  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever  ; 
holy  and  reverend  is  his  Name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
wisdom : a good  understanding  have  all 
they  that  do  his  commandments ; his  praise 
endureth  for  ever. 


THE  TWENTY-SECOND  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  112,  113,  106.  > 

I>LESSED  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
^ Lord  : that  delighteth  greatly  in  his 
commandments. 

His  seed  shall  be  miglity  upon  earth : the 
generation  of  the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

Riches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in  his 
house  : and  his  righteousness  endureth  for 
ever. 

Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up  liglit  in 
182  . 


xxii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

the  darkness : he  is  merciful,  loving,  and 
righteous. 

A good  man  sheweth  favour,  and  lend- 
eth  : and  will  guide  his  affairs  wdth  discre- 
tion. 

Surely  lie  shall  not  he  moved  for  ever : 
the  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  re- 
membrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : 
his  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to 
the  poor  : and  his  righteousness  remaineth 
for  ever ; ' his  horn  shall  be  exalted  with 
honour. 

The  ungodly  shall  see  it,  and  it  shall 
grieve  him  : he  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth, 
and  consume  aw^ay ; the  desire  of  the  un- 
godly shall  perish. 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants : O praise 
the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : from 
this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Prom  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the 
going  dowm  of  the  same  : the  Lord’s  Name 
is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations  : and 
hi^  above  the  heavens. 


Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that 
hath  his  dwelling  so  high  : and  yet  liiini- 
bleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that  are 
in  heaven  and  earth  ? 


183 


THE  PSALTER. 


xxii.  Day. 

He  taketh  iip  the  simple  out  of  the  dust : 
and  lifteth  the  poor  out  of  the  mire, 

That  he  may  set  him  with  the  princes : 
even  with  the  princes  of  his  people. 

O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
gracious : and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  can  express  the  noble  acts  of  the 
Lord  : or  shew  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

Blessed  are  they  that  alway  keep  judge- 
ment : and  do  righteousness. 

Bemember  me,  O Lord,  according  to  the 
favour  that  thoii  bearest  unto  thy  people : 

O visit  me  with  thy  salvation. 

That  I may  see  the  felicity  of  thy  cho-  c 
sen:  and  rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  thy 
people,  and  give  thanks  with  thine  inheri- 
tance. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from 
.everlasting,  and  world  without  end:  and  let 
all  the  people  say,  Amen. 

PART  II. 

Psalms  114,  115. 

TWIIEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt : the 
^ ^ house  of  Jacob  from  a peojde  of 
strange  language ; 

Judah  was  his  sanctuary:  and  Israel  his 
dominion. 

The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled:  Jordan  was 
driven  back. 

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xxii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Tlie  mountains  skipped  like  rams : and 
the  little  hills  like  lambs. 

What  ailed  thee,  O thou  sea,  that  thou 
fleddest : thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  dri- 
ven back  ? 

Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams : 
and  ye  little  hills  like  lambs  ? 

Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of 
the  God  of  Jacob  ; 

Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a stand- 
ing water:  the  flint  into  a fountain  of 
waters. 

]Not  unto  us,  O Lord,  not  unto  us,  but 
unto  thy  Name  give  the  praise : for  thy 
loving  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth’s  sake. 

Wherefore  shall  the  heathen  say ; Where 
is  now  their  God  ? 

As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  heaven  : he  hath 
done  whatsoever  pleased  him. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold : even  the 
work  of  men’s  hands. 

They  have  mouths  and  speak  not : eyes 
have  they  and  see  not. 

They  have  ears  and  hear  not : noses  have 
they  and  smell  not. 

They  have  hands  and  handle  not,  feet 
have  they  and  walk  not : neither  speak  they 
through  their  throat. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them : 
and  so  are  all  such  as  put  their  trust  in 
them. 

But  thou  house  of  Israel,  trust  thou  in 

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THE  PSALTER.  xxiii.  Daj. 

the  Lord:  he  is  their  succour  and  de- 
fence. 

Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put  your  trust  in  the 
Lord : he  is  their  helper  and  defender. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in 
the  Lord : he  is  their  helper  and  defender. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and 
he  shall  bless  us : even  he  shall  bless  the 
house  of  Israel,  he  shall  bless  the  house  of 
Aaron. 

He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord : 
both  small  and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and 
more  : you  and  your  children. 

Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord:  who 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

All  the  whole  heavens  are  the  Lord’s : 
the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of 
men. 

The  dead  praise  not  thee,  O Lord : nei- 
ther any  that  go  down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  praise  tlie  Lord : from  this 
time  forth  for  evermore.  Praise  the  Lord* 


THE  TWENTY^TIIIED  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  116,  117,  105. 

ILO  YE  the  Lord  : because  he  hath  heard 
my  voice  and  my  supplications. 

186 


THE  PSALTER. 


xxiii.  Day. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto 
me : therefore  will  I call  upon  him  as  long 
as  I live. 

The  sorrov/s  of  death  compassed  me : and 
the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

I found  trouble  and  sorrow,  then  called  I 
upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord : O Lord,  I be- 
seech thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous : yea, 
our  God  is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple : I was 
brouglit  low,  and  he  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O my  soul : for  the 
Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death : mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet 
from  falling. 

I will  walk  before  the  Lord : in  the  land 
of  the  living. 

I believed,  therefore  have  I spoken ; I 
was  greatly  afflicted : I said  in  my  haste,  All 
men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I render  unto  the  Lord  : for 
all  his  benetits  towards  me  ? 

I will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation : and 
call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

I will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence 
of  all  his  people : right  dear  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

Behold,  O Lord,  how  that  I am  thy  ser- 
vant: I am  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of 
187 


THE  PSALTER.  xxiii.  Day. 

tliine  liandmaid,  tliou  hast  broken  my  bonds 
in  sunder. 

I will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 

fiving : and  will  call  upon  the  ISTame  of  the 
lOrd. 

I will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the 
sight  of  all  his  people : in  the  courts  of  the 
Lord’s  house,  even  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O 
Jerusalem.  Praise  the  Lord. 

O praise  the  Lord,  all  he  nations  : praise 
him,  all  ye  people. 

For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  towards 
us : and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for 
ever.  Praise  the  Lord. 

O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call 
upon  his  IN^ame  : tell  the  people  what  things 
he  hath  done. 

O let  your  songs  be  of  him,  and  praise 
him:  and  let  your  talking  be  of  all  his 
wondrous  works. 

Rejoice  in  his  holy  Name : let  the  heart 
of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength : seek  his 
face  evermore. 

Remember  the  marvellous  works  that  he 
hath  done : his  wonders  and  the  judgements 
of  his  mouth. 

He  is  the  Lord  our  God : his  judgements 
are  in  all  the  world. 

lie  hath  been  alway  mindful  of  his  cove- 
nant and  promise : that  he  made  to  a thorn 
sand  generations. 


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xxiii.  Day,  the  psalter. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalm  118. 

OGIYE  thanks  nnto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
gracious : because  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

Let  Israel  now  confess  that  he  is  gracious : 
and  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  confess  : that 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Yea,  let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord 
confess : that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

I called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble:  the 
Lord  answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a large 
place. 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side : I will  not  fear 
what  man  doeth  unto  me. 

It  is  better  to  itrust  in  the  Lord : than  to 
put  any  confidence  in  man. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord : than  to 
put  any  confidence  in  princes. 

Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I might 
fall : but  the  Lord  was  my  help. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song : 
and  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in 
the  tabernacles  of  the  righteous  : the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  doth  valiantly. 

The  right  liand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doth  valiantlv. 

. 189 


THE  PSALTEE.  xxiii.  Day. 

I shall  not  die,  but  live : and  declare  the 
works  of  the  Lord.  ^ ■ 

The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected 
me  : but  he  hath  not  given  nie  over  unto 
death. 

Open  me  the  gates  of  righteousness : 
that  I may  go  into  them,  and  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord. 

This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord:  the  right- 
eous  shall  enter  into  it. 

I will  thank  thee,  for  thou  hast  heard  me;, 
and  art  become  my  salvation. 

The  same  stone  which  the  builders  refus- 
ed : is  become  the  head  stone  in  the  corner. 

This  is  the  Lord’s  doing  : and  it  is  mar- 
vellous in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  "day  which  the  Lord  hath 
made : we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Help  me  now,  O Lord  : O Lord,  send  us 
now  prosperity.  % 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  : we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

God  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  shewed  us 
light : bind  the  sacrifice  with  cords,  yea, 
even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I wdll  thank  thee : 
thou  art  my  God,  and  I will  praise  thee. 

O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
gracious  ; and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
190 


xxiv.  Day. 


THE  PSALTER. 


THE  TWENTY-FOUKTH  DAY. 


PART  I. 

From  Psalm  119. 

Blessed  are  those  that  are  iindefilecl  in 
the  v/ay  : and  walk  in  the  law  of  the 
Lord. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimo- 
nies : and  seek  him  with  their  whole  heart. 

They  also  do  no  iniquity : they  walk  in 
his  ways. 

Thou  hast  charged : that  we  shall  diligent- 
ly keep  thy  commandments. 

Q that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct : that 
I might  keep  thy  statutes  ! 

So  shall  I not  be  confounded : while  I 
have  respect  unto  all  thy  commandments. 

I Vvdll  thank  thee  with  an  unfeigned 
heart : when  I shall  have  learned  the  judge- 
ments of  thy  righteousness. 

I will  keep  thy  ceremonies : O forsake  me 
not  utterly. 

Wherewithal  shall  a young  man  cleanse 
his  way : even  by  ruling  himself  after  thy 
word. 

W ith  my  whole  heart  have  I sought  thee  : 
O let  me  not  , wander  from  thy  command- 
ments. 

Thy  words  have  I hid  within  my  heart : 
that  I should  not  sin  against  thee. 

191 


THE  PSALTER. 


xxiv.  Day. 


Blessed  art  tlioii,  O Lord:  O teach  me 
thy  statutes. 


With  my  lips  have  I been  telling:  of  all 
the  judgements  of  thy  mouth. 

I have  had  as  great  delight  in  the  way  of  j 
thy  testimonies  : as  in  all  manner  of  riches. 

I will  talk  of  thy  commandments : and 
have  respect  unto  thy  ways. 

My  delight  shall  be  in  thy  statutes : and  I 
will  not  forget  thy  word. 

0 do  well  unto  thy  servant : that  I may 
live,  and  keep  thy  word. 

Open  thou  mine  eyes : that  I may  see 
the  wondrous  things  of  thy  law. 

1 am  a stranger  upon  earth  : O hide  not 
th  3ommandments  from  me. 


My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the  very  fer- 
vent desire  : that  it  hath  alway  unto  thy 
judgements. 

O turn  from  me  shame  and  rebuke : for  I 
have  kept  thy  testimonies. 

For  thy  testimonies  are  my  delight  and 
my  counsellors. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalm  119. 


\/rY  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust : O quicken 
DJ-  thou  me  according  to  thy  word. 

I have  acknowledged  my  ways,  and  thou 
heardest  me  : 0 teach  me  thy  statutes. 
Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy 


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xxiv.  Day.  the  psalter. 

.commandments : and  so  shall  I talk  of  thy 
wondrous  w^orks. 

My  soul  melteth  aw- ay  for  very  heaviness : 
comfort  thou  me  according  unto  thy  word. 

Take  from  me  the  way  of  lying:  and 
cause  thou  me  to  make  much  of  thy  law. 

I have  chosen  the  W'"ay  of  truth  : and  thy 
judgements  have  I laid  before  me. 

I have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies : O 
Lord,  confound  me  not. 

I wdll  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments  : 
wdien  thou  hast  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 

Teach  me,  O Lord,  the  w^ay  of  thy  sta- 
tutes : and  I shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I shall  keep 
thy  law  : yea,  I shall  keep  it  wdth  my  whole 
heart. 

Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  com- 
mandments : for  therein  is  my  desire. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies : 
and  not  to  covetousness. 

O turn  away  mine  eyes,  lest  they  behold 
vanity  : and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  w^ay. 

O stablish  thy  w^ord  in  thy  servant : that 
I may  fear  thee. 

Take  away  the  rebuke  that  I am  afraid 
of  : for  thy  judgements  are  good. 

Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy  command- 
ments : O quicken  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Let  thy  loving  mercy  come  also  unto  me, 
O Lord : even  thy  salvation,  according  unto 
thy  wmrd. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


XXV.  Day. 

So  shall  I have  wherewith  to  answer  him 
that  reproaeheth  me  : for  my  trust  is  in  thy 
word. 

O take  not  the  word  of  thy  truth  utterly 
out  of  my  mouth ; for  my  hope  is  in  thy 
judgements. 

So  shall  I alway  keep  thy  law : yea,  for 
ever  and  ever. 

And  I will  walk  at  liberty : for  I seek 
thy  commandments. 

And  my  delight  shall  be  in  thy  command- 
ments : which  1 have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I lift  up  unto  thy 
commandments,  which  I have  loved : and 
my  study  shall  be  in  thy  statutes. 


THE  TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalm  119. 

O THINK  upon  thy  servant  as  concern- 
ing thy  word : wherein  thou  hast 
caused  me  to  put  my  trust. 

The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble  : 
for  thy  word  hath  quickened  me. 

The  proud  have  had  me  exceedingly  in 
derision : yet  have  I not  shrinked  from  thy 
law. 

For  I remembered  thine  everlasting  judge- 
ments, O Lord:  and  received  comfort. 

194 


xxY.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  : be- 
cause of  the  wicked  that  forsake  thy  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs ; in  the 
house  of  my  pilgrimage. 

I have  thought  upon  thy  Hame,  O Lord, 
in  the  night-season:  and  have  kept  thy 
law. 

This  I had  : because  I kept  thy  com- 
mandments. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O Lord  : I have 
promised  to  keep  thy  law. 

I made  my  humble  petition  in  thy  pre- 
sence with  my  whole  heart  : O be  merciful 
unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 

I called  mine  own  ways  to  remembrance : 
and  turned  my  feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

I made  haste,  and  prolonged  not  the  time : 
to  keep  thy  commandments. 

At  midnight  I will  rise  to  give  thanks 
unto  thee : because  of  thy  righteous  judge- 
ments. 

I am  a companion  of  all  them  that  fear 
thee  : and  keep  thy  commandments. 

The  earth,  O Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy  : 
O teach  me  thy  statutes. 

O Lord,  thou  hast  dealt  graciously  with 
thy  servant : according  unto  thy  word. 

O learn  me  true  understanding  and  know- 
ledge : for  I have  believed  thy  command- 
ments. 

- Before  I was  troubled,  I went  wrong ; 
but  now  have  I kept  thy  word. 


TPIE  PSALTER. 


XXV 


Day. 


Thou  art  gO(jd  and  gracious  : O toacli  me 
th;;  f statutes. 

The  proud  have  imagined  a lie  against 
me : but  I will  keep  tliy  commandments 
with  my  whole  lieart. 

It  is  good  for  mo  that  I have  been  in 
trouble : that  I may  learn  thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  dearer  unto  me  : 
than  thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalm  119. 

Til  Y hands  have  made  mo,  and  fashioned 
me  : O give  me  understanding,  that  I 
may  learn  thy  commandments. 

They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when 
they  see  me : because  I have  put  my  trust 
in  thy  word. 

I know,  O Lord,  that  thy  judgements  are 
right : and  that  thou  of  very  faithfulness 
hast  caused  me  to  be  troubled. 

O let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  my  com- 
fort : according  to  thy  word  unto  thy  ser- 
vant. 

O let  thy  loving  mercies  come  unto  me, 
that  I may  live  : for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  known 
thy  testimonies : be  turned  unto  me. 

O let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes : 
that  I be  not  ashamed. 

196 


XXV,  Day.  the  psalter. 

My  soul  faintetli  for  tliy  salvation  : but 
I hope  ill  thy  word. 

Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy  word  : say- 
ing, O when  wilt  thou  comfort  me  ? 

O quicken  me  after  thy  loving  kindness : 
and  so  shall  I keep  the  testimonies  of  thy 
mouth. 

0 Lord,  thy  word  : endiireth  for  ever  in 
heaven. 

Thy  truth  also  remaineth  from  one  gen- 
eration to  another  : thou  hast  laid  the 
foundation  of  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine 
ordinance  : for  all  things  serve  thee. 

If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  thy  law  : I 
should  have  perished  in  my  trouble. 

1 will  never  forget  thy  commandments  : 
for  with  them  thou  hast  quickened  me. 

I am  thine,  O save  me : for  I have 
sought  thy  commandments. 

1 have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection  : but 
thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

Lord,  what  love  have  I unto  thy  law  : 
all  the  day  long  is  my  study  in  it. 

Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast 
made  me  wiser  than  mine  enemies  : for  they 
are  ever  v/ith  me. 

I am  wiser  than  the  aged : because  I kept 
thy  commandments. 

I have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil 
way  : that  I may  keep  thy  word. 

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THE  PSALTER.  xxvi.  Day. 

I have  not  shrunk  from  thy  judgements  : 
for  thou  teachest  me. 

O how  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my 
throat  : yea,  sweeter  than  honey  unto  my 
mouth. 

Through  thy  commandments  I get  un- 
derstanding : therefore  I hate  all  evil 
ways. 


THE  TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalm  119. 

^HY  word  is  a lantern  unto  my  feet and 
a light  unto  my  paths. 

I have  sworn,  and  am  stedfastly  pur- 
posed : to  keep  thy  righteous  judgements. 

I am  troubled  above  measure  : quicken 
me,  O Lord,  according  to  thy  word. 

Let  the  free-will  offerings  of  my  month 
please  thee,  O Lord  : and  teach  me  thy 
judgements. 

My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand  : yet  do  I 
not  forget  thy  law. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I claimed  as  mine 
heritage  for  ever  : and  why  ? they  are  the 
very  joy  of  my  heart. 

I have  applied  my  heart  to  fulfil  thy  star 
tutes  alway  : even  unto  the  end. 

198 


THE  PSALTER. 


xxvi.  Day. 

I hate  vain  thoughts  : but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

' Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield  : 
and  my  trust  is  in  thy  word. 

Away  from  me,  ye  wicked : I v/ill  keep 
the  commandments  of  my  God. 

0 stablishme  according  to  thy  word,  that 
I may  live  : and  let  me  not  be  disapiJointed 
of  my  hope. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I shall  be  safe : 
yea,  my  delight  shall  be  ever  in  thy  sta- 
tutes. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that 
depart  from  thy  statutes ; for  they  imagine 
but  deceit. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee  : and 
I am  afraid  of  thy  judgements. 

1 deal  with  tlie  thing  that  is  lawful  and 
right : O give  me  not  over  to  mine  oppres- 
sors. 

Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good : let 
not  the  proud  oppress  me. 

Mine  eyes  are  wasted  away  with  looking 
for  thy  health:  and  for  the  word  of  thy 
righteousness. 

0 deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto 
thy  loving  mercy : and  teach  me  thy  sta- 
tutes. 

1 am  thy  servant,  O grant  me  under- 
standing : that  I may  know  thy  testimonies. 

I love  thy  commandments  : above  gold 
and  precious  stone. 

199 


THE  PSALTER.  xxvi.  Day. 

Therefore  I esteem  all  thy  precepts  con- 
right  : and  I hate 

every  false  way. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful : therefore 
doth  my  soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  thy  word  giveth  light : 
it  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

I opened  my  mouth,  and  panted : for  I 
longed  for  thy  commandments. 

O look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful 
unto  me : as  thou  usest  to  do  unto  those 
that  love  thy  Name. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word  : and  so 
shall  no  wickedness  have  dominion  over 
me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man : 
so  will  I keep  thy  precepts. 

Shew  tlie  light  .of  thy  countenance  upon 
thy  servant : and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

Mine  eyes  gush  out  with  water : because 
men  keep  not  thy  law. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalm  119. 

T>IGIITEOUS  art  thou,  O Lord:  and 
true  is  tliy  judgement. 

The  testimonies  tliat  thou  hast  com- 
manded : are  exceeding  righteous  and  true. 

My  zeal  hath  even  consumed  me : be- 
cause mine  enemies  have  forgotten  thy 
words. 


cerning  all  things  to  be 


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TPIE  PSALTER. 


xxvi.  Day. 

Tliy  word  is  very  pure : therefore  thy 
servant  loveth  it. 

I am  small,  and  of  no  reputation  : yet  do 
I not  forget  thy  commandments. 

Thy  rigliteousness  is  an  everlasting 
righteousness : and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  heaviness  have  taken  hold 
upon  me  : yet  is  my  delight  in  thy  com- 
mandments. 

The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is 
everlasting : O grant  me  understanding, 
and  I shall  live. 

I call  with  my  whole  heart : hear  me,  O 
Lord,  I will  keep  thy  statutes. 

Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I call : help  me, 
and  I shall  keep  thy  testimonies. 

Early  in  the  morning  do  I cry  unto  thee  i 
for  in  thy  word  is  my  trust. 

Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night-watches : 
that  I might  be  occupied  in  thy  words. 

Hear  my  voice,  O Lord,  according  unto 
thy  loving  kindness  : quicken  me  according 
as  thou  art  wont. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mis- 
chief : they  are  far  from  thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  O Lord : and  all  thy  com- 
mandments are  truth. 

As  concerning  thy  testimonies,  I have 
known  long  since : that  thou  hast  grounded 
them  for  ever. 

O consider  mine  adversity,  and  deliver 
me : for  I do  not  forget  thy  law. 

201 


THE  PSALTER. 


xxvi.  Day. 

Avenge  tlioii  my  cause  and  deliver  me : 
quicken  me  according  to  thy  word. 

Health  is  far  from  the  ungodly  : for  they 
regard  not  thy  statutes. 

Great  is  thy  mercy,  0 Lord : quicken 
me  as  thou  art  wont. 

It  grieveth  me  when  I see  the  transgres- 
sors : because  they  keep  not  thy  law. 

Consider,  O Lord,  how  I love  thy  com- 
mandments : O quicken  me  according  to 
thy  loving  kindness. 

Thy  word  is  true  from  everlasting : all 
the  judgements  of  thy  righteousness  endure 
for  evermore. 

I rejoice  at  thy  word : as  one  that  findeth 
great  spoil. 

I hate  and  abhor  lying : but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

Seven  times  a day  do  I praise  thee  : be- 
cause of  thy  righteous  judgements. 

Great  is  the  peace  that  they  have  who 
love  thy  law : and  nothing  shall  offend 
them. 

Lord,  I have  looked  for  thy  saving 
health : and  done  after  tliy  commandments. 

My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies : and 
loved  them  exceedingly. 

I have  kept  thy  commandment^  and  tes- 
timonies : for  all  my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Let  my  cry  come  before  thee,  O Lord  : 
give  me  understanding  according  to  thy 
v/ord. 


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xxvii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee : 
deliver  me  according  to  thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy  praise  : when 
thou  hast  taught  me  thy  statutes. 

Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  w^ord  : 
tor  all  thy  commandments  are  righteous. 

Let  thine  hand  help  me  : for  I have  cho- 
sen thy  commandments. 

I have  longed  for  thy  saving  health,  O 
Lord : and  in  thy  law"  is  my  delight. 

0 let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise 
thee  : and  thy  judgements  shall  help  me. 

1 have  gone  astray  like  a sheep  that  is 
lost : O seek  thy  servant,  for  I do  not  for- 
get thy  commandments. 


THE  TWEHTY-SEYENTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 


From  Psalms  120,  121,  122,  123. 


Deliver  my  soul,  O Lord,  from  lying  lips : 
and  from  a deceitful  tongue. 

What  reward  shall  be  given  or  done  unto 
thee,  thou  false  tongue  : even  mighty  and 
sharp  arrows,  wdth  hot  burning  coals. 

Woe  is  me,  that  I am  constrained  to  dw'ell 
with  Mesech : and  to  have  my  habitation 
among  the  tents  of  Kedar. 

203 


THE  PSALTER.  xxvii.  Day. 

I will  lift  lip  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills  : 
from  whence  cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord: 
who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved : 
and  he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Beliold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel : shall  nei- 
ther slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper  : the  Lord 
is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand  ; 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by 
day  : neither  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all 
evil : yea,  it  is  even  he  that  shall  keep  thy 
soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out, 
and  thy  coming  in : from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 

I was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me : We 
will  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates  : O Je- 
rusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  built  as  a city  : that  is  com- 
pact together ; 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of 
the  Lord  : unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to 
give  thanks  unto  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgement : even 
the  seat  of  the  house  of  David. 

O pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem : they 
shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

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xxvii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls  : and  plenteoiis- 
ness  within  thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions  sakes  : 
I will  wish  thee  prosperity. 

Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our 
God : I will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Unto  thee  lift  I up  mine  eyes : O thou 
that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look 
unto  the  hand  of  their  masters,  and  as  the 
eyes  of  a maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her  mis- 
tress : even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord 
our  God,  until  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

PART  II. 

Psalms  124,  125,  126,  127,  128. 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our 
side,  now  may  Israel  say : if  the  Lord 
himself  had  not  been  on  our  side,  when  men 
rose  up  against  us  ; 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick : 
when  their  wrath  was  kindled  against  us. 

Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us : 
the  stream  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

Then  the  proud  waters  : had  gone  over 
our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord  : who  hath  not 
given  us  over  for  a prey  unto  their  teeth. 

Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a bird  out  of 
the  snare  of  the  fowler  : the  snare  is  broken, 
and  we  are  delivered. 

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xxvii.  Day. 

Our  help  standeth  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  : who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

They  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord, 
shall  he  even  as  the  mount  Sion:  wdiich 
may  not  he  removed,  hut  standeth  fast  for 
ever. 

The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem  : even  so 
standeth  the  Lord  round  about  his  people, 
from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly  cometh  not 
into  the  lot  of  the  righteous : lest  the  right- 
eous put  their  hand  unto  wickedness. 

Do  well,  O Lord : unto  those  that  are 
good  and  true  of  heart. 

As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto  their 
crooked  ways  : the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth 
wdth  the  evil  doers,  but  peace  shall  be  upon 
Israel. 

When  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity 
of  Sion  : we  were  like  unto  them  that  dream. 

Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter : 
and  our  tongue  with  singing. 

Then  said  they  among  the  heathen  : Tlie 
Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for 
ns  already  : whereof  we  rejoice. 

Turn  our  captivity,  O Lord : as  the  rivers 
in  the  south. 

Tliey  that  sow  in  tears  : shall  reap  in 

lie  that  now  goeth  on  his  Avay  weeping, 
and  beareth  forth  good  seed : shall  doubt- 
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less  come  again  with  joy,  and  bring  his 
sheaves  with  him. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house : their 
labour  is  but  lost  that  build  it. 

Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city : the  watch- 
man waketli  but  in  vain. 

It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit 
up  late,  to  eat  the  bread  of  sorrows : for  so 
he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

Lo,  children  are  an  heritage  of  the  Lord  ; 
and  the  fruit  of  the  womb  is  his  reward. 

As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a mighty 
man  : so  are  the  children  of  the  youth. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver 
full  of  them : they  shall  not  be  ashamed 
when  they  shall  speak  with  the  enemies  in 
the  gate. 

Blessed  is  every  one  that  feareth  the 
Lord  : that  walketli  in  his  ways. 

For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labours  of  thine 
hands  : happy  shalt  thou  be,  and  it  shall  be 
well  with  thee. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a fruitful  vine : by 
the  sides  of  thine  house  ; 

Thy  children  like  olive  plants:  round 
about  thy  table. 

Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed : 
that  feareth  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Sion : and 
thou  shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem  all  the 
days  of  thy  life. 

Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children’s  chil- 
dren : and  peace  upon  Israel. 

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THE  PSALTER,  xxviii.  Day. 


THE  TWENTY-EIGHTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psal.  130,  132,  133,  131,  135. 

IF  tliou,  Lord,  will  be  extreme  to  mark 
what  is  done  amiss : O Lord,  who  shall 
stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee  : that 
thou  mayest  be  feared. 

I looked  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  w^ait 
for  him  : in  his  word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than 
they  that  watch  for  the  morning : I say, 
more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morn- 
in^. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the 
Lord  there  is  mercy : and  v/ith  him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel : from  all  his 
sins. 

Arise,  O Lord,  into  thy  rest : thou,  and 
the  ark  of  thy  strength. 

Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteous- 
ness : and  let  thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

The  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion : he  hath  de- 
sired it  for  his  habitation. 

This  is  my  rest  for  ever:  here  will  I 
dwell,  for  I have  a delight  therein. 

I will  abundantly  bless  her  provision : I 
wdll  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

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xxviii.  Day.  the  psalter. 

I will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salva- 
tion : and  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for 
joy 

Behold,  how  good  and  joyful  a thing  it 
is  : for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity. 

It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the 
head,  that  ran  down  upon  the  beard : 
even  Aaron’s  beard,  and  went  down  to  the 
skirts  of  his  cloathing  ; 

As  the  dew  of  Hermon  : and  as  the  dew 
that  descended  upon  the  mountains  of  Sion. 

For  there  the  Lord  commanded  the  bless- 
ing : even  life  for  evermore. 

Behold  now,  praise  the  Lord  : all  ye  ser- 
vants of  the  Lord. 

Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord  : even  in  the  courts  of  the  house 
of  our  God. 

Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary : 
and  praise  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  that  made  heaven  and  earth : 
give  thee  blessing  out  of  Sion. 

O praise  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  ISTame  of 
the  Lord : praise  it,  O ye  servants  of  the 
Lord ; 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  : 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

O praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gra- 
cious : O sing  praises  unto  his  Name,  for 
it  is  lovely. 

^ For  why  ? the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob 

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THE  PSALTER,  xxviii.  Day. 

unto  himself  : and  Israel  for  his  peculiar 
treasure. 

For  I know  that  the  Lord  is  great : and 
that  our  God  is  above  all  gods. 

Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did 
he  in  heaven,  and  in  earth : in  the  sea,  and 
in  all  deep  places. 

He  causeth  the  vapours  to  ascend  from 
the  ends  of  the  earth  : he  maketh  light- 
nings for  the  rain ; he  bringeth  the  wind 
Out  of  his  treasures. 

For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people  : and 
be  gracious  unfo  his  servants. 

The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and 
gold  : the  work  of  menis  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not : 
eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not. 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not: 
neither  is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 
They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them : 
and  so  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in 
them. 

Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of  Sion : who 
dwelleth  at  Jerusalem. 


PART  II. 

From  Psalms  136,  138,  139. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
^ ^ gracious  : and  his  mercy  endureth  for 


ever. 


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xxviii.  Day.  the  psalier. 

O give  tlianlvs  unto  the  God  of  gods : 
for  liis  mercy  eiidureth  for  ever. 

O give  thanks  unto  tlie  Lord  of  lords: 
for  liis  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  who  alone  doth  great  wonders  : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  hea- 
vens : for  his  mei’cy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth 
above  the  waters:  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

To  him  that  made  great  lights : for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day : for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

The  moon  and  tlie  stars  to  govern  the 
night : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  remembered  us  when  we  were  in 
trouble : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

And  hath  delivered  us  from  our  ene- 
mies : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

O give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0 give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1 will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O Lord, 
with  my  whole  heart : even  before  the 
gods  will  I sing  praise  unto  thee. 

I will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 
and  praise  thy  Name,  because  of  thy  lov- 


THE  PSALTER,  xxviii.  Day. 

ing  kindness  and  truth  : for  thou  hast  mag- 
niiied  thy  Naine^,  and  thy  word  above  all 
things. 

O Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and 
known  me : thou  knowest  my  down-sitting, 
and  mine  up-rising;  thou  understandest 
my  thoughts  afar  otf. 

Thou  compassest  my  path,  and  my  lying 
down:  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my 
w^ays. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a word  in  my  tongue : 
hut  thou,  O Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before : 
and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for 
me  : it  is  high  ; I cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I go  from  thy  spirit : or 
whither  shall  I flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art 
there : if  I make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold 
thou  art  there. 

If  I take  the  wings  of  the  morning: 
and  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me : and 
thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me:  even  the  night  shall  be  light  about 
me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee, 
but  the  night  shineth  as  the  day : the  dark- 
ness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

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xxix.  Day.  the  psalter. 

For  my  reins*are  thine : thou  hast  covered 
me  in  my  mother’s  womb. 

I will  give  thanks  unto  theeyfor  I am 
fearfully  and  wonderfully  made:  marveh 
lous  are  thy  works,  and  that  my  soul  know- 
eth  right  well. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  be- 
ing unperfect : and  in  thy  book  were  all  my 
members  written ; 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned : when 
as  yet  there  was  none  of  them. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto 
me,  O God  : how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I sliould  count  them,  they  are  more  in 
number  than  the  sand  : when  I wake,  I am 
still  with  thee. 

Try  me,  O God,  and  seek  the  ground  of 
my  heart : prove  me,  and  examine  my 
thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wick- 
edness in  me:  and  lead  me  in  the  way 
everlasting. 


THE  TWENTY-NINTH  DAY. 

PART  I. 

From  Psalms  140,  141,  142,  143. 

X^ELIVER  me,  O Lord,  from  the  evil 
man:  preserve  me  from  the  violent 


man. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


xxix.  Day. 

Who  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts: 
and  stir  np  strife  all  the  day  long. 

They  have  sharpened  their^  tongues  like 
a serpent : adders  poison  is  under  their 
lips. 

Keep  me,  O Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the 
ungodly : preserve  me  from  the  wicked 
men,  who  are  purposed  to  overthrow  my 
goings. 

I said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God: 
hear  the  voice  of  my  prayers,  O Lord. 

Let  not  an  evil  speaker  he  established  in 
the  earth : evil  shall  hunt  the  violent  man 
to  overthrov/  him. 

I know  that  the  Lord  will  maintain  the 
cause  of  the  afflicted : and  the  right  of  the 
poor. 

Surely  the  righteous  shall  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name : the  upright  shall  dwell  in 
thy  presence. 

Lord,  I call  upon  thee,  haste  thee  unto 
me  : and  consider  my  voice  when  I cry  unto 
thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight 
as  the  incense : and  the  lifting  up  of  my 
hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

Set  a watch,  O Lord,  before  my  mouth : 
and  keep  the  door  of  my  lips. 

O let  not  mine  heart  be  inclined  to  any 
evil  tiling : to  jiractice  wicked  works,  with 
the  men  that  work  iniquity ; and  let  me  not 
eat  of  their  dainties. 

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xxix.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Let  the  righteous  smite  me,  it  shall  be  a 
kindness : and  let  him  reprove  me ; 

It  shall  be  an  excellent  oil : which  shall 
not  break  my  head. 

I cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice : 
yea,  even  imto  the  Lord  did  I make  my  sup- 
plication. 

I poured  out  my  complaints  before  him  : 
and  shewed  him  of  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness,  thou 
knewest  my  path  : in  the  way  wherein  I 
walked,  have  they  privily  laid  a snare  for 
me. 

I looked  also  upon  my  right  hand  : and 
saw  there  was  no  man  that  would  know  me. 

I had  no  place  to  flee  unto : and  no  man 
cared  for  my  soul. 

I cried  unto  thee,  O Lord,  and  said : 
Thou  art  my  hope  and  my  portion  in  the 
land  of  the  living. 

Consider  my  complaint : for  I am  brought 
very  low. 

O deliver  me  from  my  persecutors : for 
they  are  too  strong  for  me. 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I may 
praise  thy  Name : the  righteous  shall  com- 
pass me  about;  for  thou  shalt.deal  bounti- 
lully  with  me. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  and  consider 
my  desire : hearken  unto  me  for  thy  truth 
and  righteousness  sake. 

And  enter  not  into  judgement  with  thy 


THE  PSALTEE.  xxix.  Day, 

servant  : for  in  tliy  sight  shall  no  man  liv- 
ing be  justified. 

My  spirit  is  vexed  within  me : and  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I remember  the  days  of  old,  I meditate 
on  all  thy  works  : I muse  on  the  work  of 
thy  hands. 

I stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee  : my 
soul  gaspeth  unto  thee  as  a thirsty  land. 

0 let  me  hear  thy  loving  kindness  be- 
times in  the  morning,  for  in  thee  is  my 
trust : shew  thou  me  the  way  that  I should 
walk  in,  for  I lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth 
thee,  for  thou  art  my  God : let  thy  loving 
Spirit  lead  me  forth  into  the  land  of  right- 
eousness. 

PAET  II. 

From  Psahns  144,  145. 

“OLESSED  be  the  Lord  my  strength  : my 
goodness  and  my  fortress,  my  high 
tower  and  my  deliverer,  my  shield,  and  he 
in  whom  I trust. 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest 
knowledge  of  him : or  the  son  of  man, 
that  tliou  makest  account  of  liim  ? 

Man  is  like  to  vanity : his  days  are  as  a 
shadow  tluit  passeth  away. 

1 will  sing  a new  song  unto  thee,  O God : 
and  sing  praises  unto  thee  upon  a ten- 
stringed  lute. 


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xxix.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Save  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand 
of  strange  children : whose  month  talketh 
of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is  a right 
hand  of  iniquity ; 

That  our  sons  may  be  as  plants  grown  up 
in  their  youth  : and  that  our  daughters  may 
be  as  corner  stones  polished  after  the  simili- 
tude of  a palace ; 

That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording 
all  manner  of  store : that  our  sheep  may 
bring  forth  thousands  and  ten  thousands  in 
our  streets. 

That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labour, 
that  there  may  be  no  decay:  no  leading 
into  captivity,  and  no  complaining  in  our 
streets. 

Happy  are  the  people  that  are  in  such  a 
case : yea,  blessed  are  the  people  who  have 
the  Lord  for  their  God. 

I will  magnify  thee,  O God,  my  King : 
and  I will  praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Every  day  will  I give  thanks  unto  thee  : 
and  praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous,  worthy 
to  be  praised  : there  is  no  end  of  his  great- 
ness. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works 
unto  another : and  declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I will  be  talking  of  thy  wor- 
ship : thy  glory,  thy  praise,  and  wondrous 
works ; 


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THE  PSALTER. 


xxix.  Day. 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of 
thy  marvellous  acts : and  I will  also  tell  of 
thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory 
of  thy  great  goodness : and  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful : long- 
suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all : and  his  tender 
mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  diall  praise  thee,  O Lord  : 
and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom  : and  talk  of  thy  power  ; 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mighti- 
ness of  thy  kingdom  : might  be  known  unto 
men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom : 
and  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all 
ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall : 
and  lifteth  up  all  those  that  are  bowed 
down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O Lord : 
and  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due 
season. 

Thou  openest  tliine  hand : and  satisfiest 
the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

Tlie  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways : 
and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
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THE  PSALTER. 


XXX.  Day. 

upon  liim : yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him 
faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that 
fear  him  ; he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and 
will  help  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love 
him : but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the 
Lord : and  let  all  flesh  give  thanks  unto  his 
holy  Hame  for  ever  and  ever. 


THE  THIETIETH  DAY. 


PART  I. 

From  Psalms  146,  147. 

T>  RAISE  the  Lord,  O my  soul ; while  I 
^ live  will  I praise  the  Lord : yea,  as 
long  as  I have  any  being,  I will  sing  praises 
unto  my  God. 

O put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in 
any  child  of  man : for  there  is  no  help  in 
them. 

For  when  the  breath  of  man  goeth  fortli 
he  shall  turn  again  to  his  earth : and  then 
all  his  thoughts  perish. 

Blessed  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob 
for  his  help  : and  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord 
his  God. 

Who  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea 
219 


THE  PSALTER.  XXX.  Day. 

and  all  that  therein  is : who  keepeth  his 
promise  for  ever. 

Who  helpeth  them  to  right  that  suffer 
wrong  : who  feedeth  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  men  out  of  prison  : the 
Lord  giveth  sight  to  the  blind. 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed 
down : the  Lord  loveth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers ; he  re- 
lieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow  : but  the 
way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  thy  ©od,  O Sion,  shall  be 
King  for  evermore ; and  throughout  all 
generations. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  to  sing 
praises  upon  our  God : for  it  is  pleasant, 
and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  : and 
gathereth  together  the  out-casts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in 
heart : and  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars  : and 
calleth  tliem  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power : 
his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  tlie  meek  : he  cast- 
eth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving : 
sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God. 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds, 
who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth : who 
maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

220 


THE  PSALTER. 


XXX.  Day. 

'*  Who  givetli  to  the  beast  his  food : and 
to  the  young  ravens  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  an 
horse  : he  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of 
a man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that 
fear  him  : in  those  that  Impe  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O Jerusalem:  praise 
thy  God,  O Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy 
gates : he  hath  blessed  thy  children  within 
thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders:  and 
filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon 
earth : and  his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool : and  scatter- 
eth  the  hoarfrost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels: 
who  can  stand  before  his  cold  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth 
them  : he  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the 
waters  flow. 

He  sheweth  his  word  unto  Jacob:  his 
statutes  and  ordinances  unto  Israel. 

PART  II. 

From  Psalms  148,  149,  150. 

OPK AISE  the  Lord  of  heaven : praise 
him  in  the  height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his : praise 
him,  all  his  host 


221 


THE  PSALTER.  XXX.  Day. 

Praise  Iiim,  sun  and  moon  : praise  him, 
all  ye  stars  and  light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens : and  ye  wa- 
ters, that  are  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : 
for  he  spake  the  word,  and  they  were  made ; 
he  commanded,  and  they  w’-ere  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and 
ever  : he  hath  given  them  a law  which  shall 
not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth  : ye  dra- 
gons and  all  deeps ; 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours  : wind 
and  storm,  fulfilling  his  word  ; 

Mountains  and  all  hills  : fruitful  trees  and 
all  cedars  ; 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  : worms  and  feather- 
ed fowls  ; 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people : princes 
and  all  judges  of  the  world  ; 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and 
children,  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : for 
his  Name  only  is  excellent,  his  glory  above 
earth  and  heaven. 

Lie  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people,  all 
his  saints  shall  praise  him  : even  the  children 
of  Israel,  even  the  people  that  serveth  him. 

O sing  unto  the  Lord  a new  song : let  the 
congregation  of  saints  praise  him. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him  : 
and  let  the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
their  King. 


222 


XXX.  Day.  the  psalter. 

Let  them  praise  his  Name  with  the  pipe  : 
let  them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  tabret 
and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people  : 
he  will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

O praise  God  in  his  holiness  : praise  him 
in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts  : praise  him 
according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  : 
praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  pipe  : 
praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and 
organs. 

I^raiso  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : praise 
him  upon  the  high-sounding  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath : praise 
the  Lord. 


V 


THE  END  OF  THE  PSALTER. 


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HYMNS 


EECOMMENDED  FOR  USE 


IN  THE 


REFORMED  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
CHARLES  W.  QUICK, 
OFFICE  OF  THE  LEIGHTON  PUBLICATIONS, 
1225  Sansom  Street. 

1874. 


PREFACE. 


The  following  selection  of  Hymns  has 
been  compiled  for  the  use  of  congrega- 
tions in  union  with  the  Reformed  Episco- 
pal Church,  and  will  be  found  to  include 
many  of  those  which  are  especially  dear 
to  all  Evangelical  Christians.  It  may 
serve  a valuable  purpose  until  the  General 
Council  shall  decide  to  set  forth  a larger 
Hymnal. 

George  David  Cummins. 
March^  1874. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1874,  hy 
CHARLES  W.  QUICK  , 

In  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


HYMNS. 


ADVENT. 

HYMN  1.  C.  M. 

HAEK!  the  rfad  sound,  the  Saviour 
comes, 

The  Saviour  promised  long; 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a throne, 

And  every  voice  a song. 

2. 

On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour’d, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire; 

Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3. 

He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release. 

In  Satan’s  bondage  held; 

The  gatesv  of  brass  before  him  burst. 

The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4. 

He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
To  clear  the  mental  ray; 

And  on  the  eyes  oppress’d  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

3 


HYMNS. 


5. 

He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6. 

Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 

And  heaven’s  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  Name. 

HYMN  2.  8s,  7s. 

HAIL!  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2. 

Israel’s  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  thou  art; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 

Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3. 

Born  thy  people  to  deliver. 

Born  a child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

How  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4. 

By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone : 

4 


ADVENT. 


By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Eaise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

HYMN  3.  C.  M. 

JOY  to  the  world ! the  Lord  is  come  : 

Let  earth  receive  her  King : 

Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2o 

Joy  to  the  earth!  the  Saviour  reigns: 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 

While  fields,  and  fioods,  rocks,  hills,  and 
plains. 

Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3. 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim, 
With  all  her  difterent  tongues. 

And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 

4. 

No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grovf, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 

He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow. 

Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

5. 

He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness. 

And  wonders  of  his  love. 

5 


HYMNS. 


HYM¥  4.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

LO,  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favored  sinners  slain; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train ; 
Hallelujah! 

God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

s. 

Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him. 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 

Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree. 
Deeply  wailing. 

Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 


3. 

Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain. 
Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away : 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day; 

Come  to  judgment. 

Come  to  judgment,  come  away. 

4. 

Now  redemption,  long  expected. 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear: 

All  his  saints,  by  men  rejected. 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air; 
Hallelujah ! 

See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

6 


CHRISTMAS. 


5. 

Yea,  Amen;  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  eternal  throne : 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own. 
0 come  quickly! 

Hallelujah!  Come,  Lord,  come ! 


CHRISTMAS. 

HYMY  5.  7s. 

Hark  ! the  herald  angels  sing. 
Glory  to  the  new-horn  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 

2. 

Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise. 

Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  th’  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  horn  in  Bethlehem ! 

3. 

Christ,  hy  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 

In  th’  appointed  time  has  come ; 
Every  heart  now  make  him  room. 

4. 

Veil’d  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see; 
Hail  th’  incarnate  Deity, 

7 


HYMNS. 


Pleased,  as  man,  with  man  to  dwell; 
Jesus,  now  Emmanuel. 

5. 

Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings, 

Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings; 

Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 

Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace ! 

HYMN  6.  H.  M. 

Chorus. 

QHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
O J erusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 

1. 

Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling. 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  his 
birth ! 

The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excel- 
ling, 

lie  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns 
upon  earth! 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

2. 

Tell  how  he  cometh;  from  nation  to  na- 
tion. 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth 
echo  round; 


8 


CHRISTMAS. 


How  freely  he  giveth  his  finished  salva- 
tion, 

How  his  people  with  joy  everlasting 
are  crowned. 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

3. 

Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bring- 
ing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna 
arise ; 

Ye  angels,  the  full  Hallelujah  be  singing; 
One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth 
and  the  skies : 

Chorus. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

HYMN  7.  8s,  78,  4s. 

KGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory. 
Wing  your  fiight  o’er  all  the  earth; 

, who  sang  creation’s  story, 

Kow  proclaim  Messiah’s  birth; 

Come  and  worship, 

W orship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2. 

Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding. 

Watching  o’er  your  fiocks  by  night, 

9 


HYMNS. 


God  witli  man  is  now  residing; 

Yonder  shines  the  infant  light: 

Come  and  worship, 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-horn  King. 

3. 

Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 
Brighter  visions  beam  afar: 

See  the  great  Desire  of  nations; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship, 

W orship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4. 

Saints,  before  the  Saviour  bending. 
Waiting  long  in  hope  and  fear. 
Suddenly,  the  Lord,  descending. 

In  mid-heaven  shall  appear: 

Come  and  worship. 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

HYMK  8.  C.  M. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
by  night. 

All  seated  on  the  ground. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 

And  glory  shone  around. 

s. 

‘^Fear  not,’’  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind; 

^^Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I bring 
To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

10 


CHRISTMAS. 


3. 

To  you,  in  David’s  town,  tliis  day 
Is  born,  of  David’s  line. 

The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign. 

4. 

The  heaventy  babe  you  there  shall  find. 
To  human  view  displayed. 

All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a manger  laid.” 

5. 

Thus  spake  the  seraph;  and  forthwith 
Appeared  a shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Address’d  their  joyful  song : 

6o 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 

Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin,  and  never  cease.” 

BYM^  9.  7s. 

JESDS!  Name  of  wondrous  love! 

Name  all  other  names  above! 
Unto  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2. 

Jesus!  Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 

11 


HYMNS. 


For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
Jesus  shall  his  people  save.’’ 

3. 

Jesus!  hTame  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 

When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  he  tasted  here  below. 


4. 

Jesus!  only  name  that’s  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven. 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved. 
Bursts  his  fetters  and  is  saved. 


5. 

Jesus!  ITame  of  wondrous  love! 
Human  Name  of  God  above; 
Pleading  only  this,  we  flee. 
Helpless,  0 our  God,  to  thee. 

HYMN  10.  C.  M. 

CALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
Came  heaven’s  melodious  strains. 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2. 

Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 
Shed  sacred  glories  there ; 

And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres. 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

12 


CHRISTMAS. 


3. 

The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 
Send  hack  the  glad  reply; 

And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  heights, 
The  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

4. 

O’er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 
There  comes  a holier  calm, 

And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise. 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5. 

Glory  to  God!”  the  sounding  skies 
Loud  with  their  anthems  ring. 

Peace  to  the  earth,  good-will  to  men. 
From  heaven’s  eternal  King!” 

6. 

Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem ! 

The  Saviour  now  is  born  ! 

And  bright  on  Bethlehem^s  joyous  plains 
Breaks  the  first  Christmas  morn. 

HYMN  11.  8s,  7s. 

Hark  ! what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo!  the  angelic  host  rejoices. 

Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2. 

Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy — 


HYMNS. 


Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3. 

Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 

Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven. 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4. 

Christ  is  born;  the  great  Anointed! 
Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing  1 
O receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King! 

5. 

Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  him; 

Learn  his  name  to  magnify. 

Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him. 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high!’’ 


HYMK  12.  10s. 


Rise,  crown’d  with  light,  imperial 
Salem,  rise ; 

Exalt  thy  towering  head  and  lift  thine, 
eyes;^ 

See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  dis- 
play, 

And  break  upon  thee  in  a flood  of  day. 


3. 

See  a long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
14 


CHRISTMAS. 


In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3. 

See  barbarous  nations  at  tby  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend : 
See  thy  bright  altars  throng’d  with  pros- 
trate Idngs, 

While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4. 

The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke 
decay. 

Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt 
away; 

But  fix’d  his  word,  his  saving  power  re- 
mains; 

Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah 
reigns. 

HYMN  13.  7s,  6s. 

Hail  to  the  Lord’s  Anointed, 
Great  David’s  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed. 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free. 

To  take  away  transgression. 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 


HYMNS. 


To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  hid  the  weak  be  strong; 

To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 

'Whose  souls,  condemn’d  and  dying, 
Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 
Upon  the  fruitful  earth; 

And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers. 
Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 

Before  him,  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4. 

To  him  shall  prayer  unceasing. 

And  daily  praise  ascend  ; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A kingdom  without  end : 

The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
Ilis  covenant  remove ; 

His  name  shall  stand  for  ever: 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 

EPIPHANY. 

HYMN  14.  11s,  10s. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of 
i the  morning. 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us 
thine  aid; 


16 


EPIPHANY. 


Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  onx  infant  Redeemer  is 
laid. 

2. 

Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are 
shining. 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of 
the  stall; 

Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining. 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3. 

Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devo- 
tion. 

Odors  of  Eden,  and  offerings  divine. 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 
ocean. 

Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from 
the  mine? 

4. 

Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation. 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor 
secure; 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart’s  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the 
poor. 

5. 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning. 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us 
thine  aid: 


17 


HYMNS. 


Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer 
laid. 


HYMN  15.  S.  M. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Sion’s  hill; 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2. 

How  charming  is  their  voice : 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! . 

Sion,  behold  thy  Saviour-King, 

He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.” 

3. 

How  happy  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound. 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4. 

How  blessed  are  our  eyes 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5. 

The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

18 


EPIPHANY. 


6. 

The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

HYMN  16.  7s. 

WATCHMAN!  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are ; 
Traveller!  o’er  yon  mountain’s  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman!  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell? 
Traveller ! yes ; it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2. 

Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night: 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends.  • 
Traveller!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
WatchUian!  will  its  beams  alone 
Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller!  ages  are  its  own; 

See,  it  bursts  o’er  all  the  earth. 

3. 

Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night. 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller!  darkness  takes  its  flight; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman!  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 
Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 

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Traveller ! lo ! the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo ! the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

HYMN  17.  L.  M. 

WHEN,  marshahd  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  hestnd  the  sky, 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train 

Can  fix  the  sinner’s  wandering  eye. 

2. 

Hark ! hark ! to  God  the  chorus  breaks. 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 

But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks ; 

It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

s. 

It  is  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all. 

It  bids  my  dark  forebodings  cease; 

And  through  the  storm  and  danger’s 
thrall. 

It  leads  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

4. 

Then,  safely  moor’d,  my  perils  o’er. 

I’ll  sing,  first  in  night’s  diadem. 

For  ever  and  for  evermore. 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem! 


LENT. 

HYMN  18.  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust,  to  thee. 
Low  we  bow  th’  adoring  knee ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies. 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes; 
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LENT. 


O,  by  all  thy  pain  and  woe, 

Sufier’d  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2. 

By  thy  birth  and  early  years. 

By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears. 

By  thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness. 

By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter’s  power; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3. 

By  thy  conflict  with  despair. 

By  thine  agony  in  prayer. 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn. 

By  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of  thorn, 
By  thy  cross,  thy  pangs  and  cries, 
By  thy  perfect  sacriflce; 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4. 

By  the  brightening,  heavens  above. 
By  thy  finished  work  of  love. 

By  thy  triumph  o’er  the  grave. 

By  thy  power  from  death  to  save; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

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HYMN  19.  C.  M. 

HOW  oft,  alas ! this  wretched  heart 
Has  w'andered  from  the  Lord: 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word! 

2. 

Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  ^^Eeturn;’^ 
Hear  Lord,  and  may  I come? 

Mj  vile  ingratitude  I mourn; 

O,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

s. 

And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 
And  hid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

And  shall  a pardon’d  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  Vvondrous  love? 

4. 

Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power. 
How  glorious,  how  divine  I 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a heart  as  mine. 

5. 

Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
Hear  Saviour,  I adore : 

0,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  20.  L.  M. 

OTHAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
0 that  I could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus’  feet  to  lay  it  down. 

To  lay  my  soul  at  J esus’  feet. 

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LENT. 


2. 

Rest  for  my  soul  I long  to  find; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  tliou  art, 

Give  me  tliy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 

And  stamp  tliine  image  on  my  heart. 

3- 

Break  oft"  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 

I cannot  rest  till  pure  within. 

Till  I am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4. 

Fain  would  I learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove. 

The  cross,  all  stain’d  with  hallow’d  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5. 

I would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 
My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour,  ’ 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

HYMN  21.  L.  M. 

0THOU  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart;  it  pants  for  thee, 
O burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  fi:ee. 

2. 

Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross. 

Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross; 

Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

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S. 

If  in  this  darksome  wild  I stray, 

Be  thon  my  light,  he  thon  my  way; 

Ho  foes,  no  violence  I fear, 

Ho  harm,  while  thon,  my  God,  art  near. 

4. 

When  rising  floods  my  sonl  overflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesns,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5. 

Saviour,  wherever  thy  steps  I see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I follow  thee; 

0 let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 

And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

6. 

If  rough  and  thorny  he  the  way, 

My  strength  proportion  to  my  day, 

Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease. 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

HYMH  22.  L.  M. 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  he 
A stranger  to  myself  and  thee : 
Amidst  a thousand  thoughts  I rove. 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

s. 

Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  hirth? 
Why  should  I cleave  to  things  helow, 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego  ? 

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LENT. 


3. 

Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 

Thy  grace,  0 Lord,  can  draw  me  thence 
I would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

HYMhT  23.  H.  M. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee. 

E’en  though  it  be  a cross 
That  raiseth  me ; 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

3. 

Though  like  the  wanderer. 

The  sun  gone  down, 

Darkness  be  over  me. 

My  rest  a stone ; 

Yet  in  my  dreams  Ed  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee. 


There  let  my  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven ; 

All  that  thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 
Nearer  to  thee. 

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4. 

Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 
Altars  ril  raise; 

So  hy  my  woes  to  be 
N^earer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

5. 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing. 

Cleaving  the  sky. 

Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 
Upward  I fly. 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

HYMN  24.  C.  M. 

0 GRACIOUS  God,  in  whom  I live. 
My  feeble  efforts  aid; 

Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

2. 

Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope. 
When  foes  and  fears  prevail; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up. 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

3. 

Whene’er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 
And  lure  my  feet  aside, 

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PASSION  WEEK  AND  GOOD  FRIDAY, 


My  God,  tliy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

4. 

O keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 
And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 
From  happiness  and  thee. 


PASSION  WEEK  AND  GOOD  FRIDAY. 

HYMN  25.  L.  M. 

WHEN  I survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  w^hich  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I count  hut  loss, 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

3. 

Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I should  boast. 

Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God  : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I sacriflce  them  to  thy  blood. 

See!  from  his  head,  his  hands, his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down : 
Did  e’er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 

Or  thorns  compose  a Saviour’s  crown? 

4. 

Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine. 
That  were  a tribute  far  too  small; 

Love  so  amazing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

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HYMNS. 


HYMIT  26.  C.  M. 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
HaiPd  to  the  shameful  tree; 

How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me ! 

2. 

Hark,  how  he  groans ! while  nature 
shakes, 

And  earth’s  strong  pillars  bend; 

The  temple’s  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 

The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3. 

’Tis  done!  the  precious  ransom’s  paid; 

Receive  my  soul!”  he  cries; 

See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head! 

He  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

4. 

But  soon  he’ll  break  death’s  envious  chain. 
And  in  full  glory  shine; 

O Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 

•Was  ever  love  like  thine! 

HYMH  27.  8s,  7s. 

WHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 

All  his  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good; 

Glorious  in  the  garb  he  wears. 

Glorious  in  the  spoil  he  bears? 

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PASSION  WEEK  AND  GOOD  FRIDAY. 


2. 

is  tlie  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Travelling  onward  in  his  might; 
’Tis  the  Sa^uour;  0 how  glorious. 

To  his  people,  is  the  sight! 

Satan  conquered,  and  the  grave, 

Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3. 

Why  that  blood  his  raiment  staining? 

^Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain; 

Of  his  foes  there’s  none  remaining, 
None,  the  contest  to  maintain: 
Fallen  they  are,  no  more  to  rise; 

All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4. 

Mighty  Victor,  reign  for  ever; 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won; 
Never  shall  thy  people,  never. 

Cease  to  sing  what  thou  hast  done; 
Thou  hast  fought  thy  people’s  foes; 
Thou  hast  healed  thy  people’s  woes. 

HYMN  28.  8s,  7s. 

Hail,  thou  once  despisM  Jesus! 

Hail,  thou  Galilean  King, 

Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us. 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring: 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame; 

By  thy  merit  we  find  favor. 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

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HYMNS. 


2. 

Pasclial  Lamb  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  were  on  thee  laid; 

By  Almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

Every  sin  may  be  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven. 

Peace  is  made  for  man  wuth  God. 

3. 

Jesus,  hail!  enthroned  in  glory. 

There  for  ever  to  abide. 

All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father’s  side: 

There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

Spare  them  yet  another  year;” 

Thou  for  saints  art  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  they  appear. 

4. 

Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing. 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 

Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing. 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits; 

Bring  your  sweetest  noblest  lays; 

Help  to  sing  our  Saviour’s  merits. 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel’s  praise. 

HYMN  29.  8s,  7s. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 
Which  before  the  cross  I spend; 

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PASSION  WEEK  AND  .GOOD  FRIDAY. 


Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing. 
From  the  sinner’s  dying  Friend. 

2. 

Here  I’ll  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy’s  streams,  in  streams  of  blood; 

Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3. 

Truly  blessed  is  the  station. 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 

While  I see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  in  his  languid  eye. 

4. 

Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 
Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  thee, 

Till  I taste  thy  full  salvation. 

And  thine  unveil’d  glory  see. 

HYMN  30.  C.  M. 

FOP  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  side ; 

This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea. 

For  me  the  Saviour  died.” 


2. 

My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

F ountain  for  guilt  and  sin ! 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood. 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 
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HYMNS. 


3. 

Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art; 

Wash  me,  hut  not  my  feet  alone — 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4. 

Th’  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 

Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 

And  all  my  soul  is  love. 

HYMN  31.  L.  M. 

^rillS  finished:  so  the  Saviour  cried, 

X And  meekly  bow’d  his  head  and 
died: 

’Tis  finished:  yes,  the  work  is  done. 

The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2. 

’Tis  finished:  all  that  heaven  decreed. 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said. 

Is  now  fulfill’d,  as  long  designed. 

In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3. 

’Tis  finished:  Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore : 
The  sacred  vail  is  rent  in  twain. 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4. 

’Tis  finished:  this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone : 

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EASTER. 


Millions  shall  be  redeem’d  from  death, 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5. 

’Tis  finished:  heaven  is  reconciled, 

And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Eeturn  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

6. 

’Tis  finished;  let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round: 
’Tis  finished:  let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth 
and  sky. 

EASTER. 

HYMN  32.  7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day! 

Sons  of  men  and  angels  say: 

Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 

Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2. 

Love’s  redeeming  work  is  done, 

Bought  the  fight,  the  victory  won: 

Jesus’  agony  is  o’er, 

Darkness  vails  the  earth  no  more. 

3. 

Yain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell : 

Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 

Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

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HYMNS. 


4. 

Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 

Where,  0 Death,  is  now  thy  sting? 

Once  he  died,  our  souls  to  save; 

Where’s  thy  victory,  0 Grave  ? 

5. 

Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head; 

Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise  : 

Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

HYMK  33.  L.  M. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead,  V 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 

The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led. 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2. 

There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 

‘‘  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way.” 

3. 

Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 

And  wide  unfold  th’  ethereal  scene; 
lie  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory? — who? 

The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o’ercame; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  overthrew. 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror’s  name. 

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EASTER. 


5. 

Lo ! his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
^‘Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates. 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way.^’ 

6. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory? — who? 

The  Lord,  of  glorious  power  possessed; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 

God  over  all  for  ever  blessed. 

HYMK  34.  L.  M. 

Ye  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know. 

If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below. 

His  resurrection’s  power  declare: 

2. 

Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove. 

By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven. 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 

And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to 
heaven. 

3. 

There  your  exalted  Saviour  see. 

Seated  at  God’s  right  hand  again, 

In  all  his  Father’s  majesty. 

In  everlasting  power  to  reign. 

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ASCENSION. 

HYMN  35.  P.  M. 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King; 
Your  God  and  King  adore: 
Ye  saints,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore. 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I say,  rejoice. 

3. 

J esus  the  Saviour  reigns. 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ! 
When  he  had  washed  our  stains. 
He  took  his  seat  above. 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I say,  rejoice. 

3. 

His  kingdom  cannot  fail. 

He  rules  o’er  earth  and  heaven 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given. 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I say,  rejoice. 

4. 

He  all  his  foes  shall  quell. 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 

And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy: 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice. 
Rejoice,  again  I say,  rejoice. 

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5. 

Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 

And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home. 

We  soon  shall  hear  th’archangePs  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice. 


WHIT-SUNDAY. 

HYMN  36.  C.  M. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2. 

See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Pond  of  these  earthly  toys : 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 

To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3. 

In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 

Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4. 

Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 

Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee. 

And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 


HYMNS. 


5. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Hove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a Saviour’s  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMN  37.  C.  M. 

HE’S  come,  let  every  knee  he  bent. 
All  hearts  new  joy  resume; 

Sing,  ye  redeemed,  with  one  consent, 
^Yhe  Comforter  is  come.” 

2. 

Wliat  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 
Could  God  on  man  bestow? 

Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 

Let  man  rejoice  below. 

3. 

Hail,  blessed  Spirit!  may  each  soul 
Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 

Ho  thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 
And  flx  our  wavering  zeal. 

4. 

Tliou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 
Those  checks  which  we  should  know ; 
Tliy  motions  point  to  us  the  way; 

Thou  giv’st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  38.  S.  M. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come: 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 

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TRINITY  SUNDAY. 


Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2. 

Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove. 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dyiiig  love. 

3. 

Convince  us  of  our  sin; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus’  blood. 

And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 


TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

HYMN  39.  L.  M. 

0HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Bright  in  thy  deeds  and  in  thy  Name, 
For  ever  be  thy  Name  adored. 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim. 

2. 

O Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucifled 
To  take  our  load  of  sins  away. 

Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3. 

O Holy  Spirit  from  above. 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given. 
Thou  source  of  ecstacy  and  love. 

Thy  praises  ring  through  earth  and 
heaven. 


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HYMNS. 


4. 

0 God  Triune,  to  tliee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song; 
And  ever  may  thy  praises  flow 

F rom  saint  and  seraph’s  burning  tongue. 

BYMN  40.  L.  M. 

Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found. 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 

To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2. 

Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 

To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3. 

Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 

To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4. 

Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

HYMN  41.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Holy  Father,  great  Creator, 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 

40 


THANKSGIVING  DAY. 


Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  his  righteousness; 
Heavenly  F ather, 

Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

2. 

Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  glory. 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim. 

While  we  hear  thy  wondrous  story. 

Meet  and  worship  in  thy  name. 

Dear  Redeemer, 

In  our  hearts  thy  peace  proclaim. 

3. 

Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above. 

Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher. 

Fill  them  with  the  Saviour’s  love ! 

Source  of  comfort. 

Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour’s  love. 

4. 

God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 
Let  thy  wondrous  mercies  shine! 

In  the  song  of  thy  salvation 

Every  tongue  and  race  combine ! 

Great  Jehovah, 

Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  thine. 


THANKSGIVING  DAY. 

HYMH  42.  7s. 

PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise. 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
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HYMNS. 


Bounteous  source  of  every  joy. 

Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 

All  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe. 

Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

2. 

All  the  blessings  of  the  fields. 

All  the  stores  the  garden  yields. 

Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain. 

Yellow  sheaves  of  ripen’d  grain; 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

3. 

Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews. 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse. 

All  the  plenty  summer  pours. 

Autumn’s  rich  o’erflowing  stores; 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

4. 

Peace,  prosperity,  and  health. 

Private  bliss  and  public  wealth. 
Knowledge,  with  its  gladdening  streams. 
Pure  religion’s  holier  beams; 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

HYMK  43.  6s.  4s. 

GOP  bless  our  native  land ! 

Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

42 


BAPTISM. 


Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 

Do  thou  our  country  save 
By  thy  great  might. 

2. 

For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies. 

On  him  we  wait; 

Thou  who  art  ever  nigh. 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


BAPTISM. 

HYMJT  44.  8s,  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding. 
With  the  shepherd’s  kindest  care. 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading. 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share : 

3. 

Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There,  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3. 

Never  from  thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  lion’s  prey; 

Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving. 

Keep  them  all  life’s  dangerous  way. 

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HYMNS. 


Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a resting  place; 

Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 

Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

HYMi^  45.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

O AVIOUR,  like  a shepherd  lead  us, 
O Much  we  need  thy  tender  care; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 

For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare; 
BlessM  Jesus! 

Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

2. 

Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us. 
Poor  and  simple  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us ; 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free 
Blessed  Jesus! 

Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 

3. 

Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor. 

Early  let  us  learn  thy  will ; 

Do  thou.  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill: 
BlessM  Jesus! 

Thou  hast  loved  us — love  us  still. 

HYMY  46.  S.  M. 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise. 

And  put  your  armor  on; 

44 


lord’s  supper. 


Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  sup- 
plies 

Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2. 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power; 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3. 

Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might. 

With  all  his  strength  endued; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoply  of  God; 

4. 

That,  having  all  things  done. 

And  all  your  conflicts  past. 

Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won. 

And  stand  complete  at  last. 


lord’s  supper. 

HYMY  47.  L.  M. 

TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  name  in  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2. 

But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs. 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

45 


HYMNS. 


Y et  whilst  around  his  hoard  we  meet. 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 

O let  our  warm  affections  move 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4. 

Yes,  Lord,  we  love,  and  we  adore. 

But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more , 
And,  whilst  we  take  the  bread  and  wine. 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

HYMN  48.  L.  M. 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread, 

And  does  thy  cup  with  love  overflow? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2. 

0 let  thy  table  honor’d  he. 

And  furnish’d  well  with  joyful  guests: 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 

That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 

3. 

Drawn  by  thy  quickening  grace. 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come; 
And  gather  from  their  Father’s  hoard 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

4. 

Nor  let  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest. 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has 
run; 


46 


lord’s  supper. 


Till  with  this  bread  all  men  he  blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

IIYMi^  49.  C.  M. 

A YD  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
Who  once  at  distance  stood? 

And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 

Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood? 

2. 

0 for  a song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above! 

What  should  allay  our  lively  hope. 

Or  damp  our  flaming  love  ? 

3. 

Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  heavenly  King: 

0 may  that  love  which  spread  this  board 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing: 

4o 

“ Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 

Good-will  froip  heaven  to  men  is  come. 
And  let  it  never  cease.” 

HYMY  50.  P.  M. 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 
Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed. 

By  whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken. 
And  in  whose  death  our  sins  are  dead : 
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HYMNS. 


2. 

Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed, 

And  he  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

HYMN  51.  C.  M. 

Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power, 
Art  worthy  to  receive ; 

Since  all  things  by  thy  power  were  made, 
And  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2. 

And  worthy  is  the  Lamb,  all  power. 
Honor,  and  wealth  to  gain. 

Glory  and  strength;  who  for  our  sins 
A sacrifice  was  slain. 

3. 

All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem’d 
And  ransom’d  us  to  God, 

From  every  nation,  every  coast. 

By  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4. 

Blessing  and  honor,  glory,  power. 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne. 

And  to  the  Lamb,  be  given. 

HYMN  52.  C.  M. 

TO  our  Bedeemer’s  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song! 

O may  his  love  (immortal  fiame!) 

Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

48 


CONFIRMATION. 


S. 

Ilis  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 

What  mortal  tongue  display? 
Imagination’s  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3. 

He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 

And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 

Was  ever  love  like  this? 


4. 

Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say. 
The  Saviour  died  for  me ! 


5. 

O may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme. 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue; 

Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


CONFIRMATION. 

HYMN  53.  7s. 

Thine  for  ever: — God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 

Here  and  in  eternity. 

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HYMNS. 


2. 

Thine  for  ever: — Lord  of  life, 

Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife : 
Thou  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3. 

Thine  for  ever : — 0 how  bless’d 
They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest! 
Saviour,  guardian,  heavenly  friend, 
O defend  us  to  the  end. 


4. 

Thine  for  ever: — thou  our  guide. 

All  our  wants  by  thee  supplied. 

All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven. 

Lead  us.  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

HYMJT  54.  6s.  4s. 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee. 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine! 

Now  hear  me  while  I pray: 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 

O let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  thine. 

3. 

May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  hear^ 
My  zeal  inspire : 

50 


CONFIKMATION. 


As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 

O may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
A living  lire. 

3. 

While  life’s  dark  maze  I tread. 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 
Be  thou  my  guide; 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 

Wipe  sorrow’s  tears  away, 

Nor  let  me  ever  stray 
From  thee  aside. 


When  ends  life’s  transient  dream, 
When  death’s  cold,  sullen  stream 
Shall  o’er  me  roll. 

Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 

Fear  and  distrust  remove; 

O bear  me  safe  above, 

A ransom’d  soul. 

» HYMN  55.  7s. 

OFT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe. 

Onward,  Christians,  onward  go ; 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife. 
Strengthen’d  with  the  bread  of  life. 

2. 

Onward,  Christians,  onward  go. 

Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe; 

51 


HYMNS. 


Will  ye  flee  in  danger’s  hour? 

Know  ye  not  your  Captain’s  power? 

3. 

Let  your  drooping  hearts  he  glad: 

March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad  : 

Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 

Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

4. 

Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye; 

Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry; 

Let  not  fears  your  course  impede. 

Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

5. 

Onward,  then,  in  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a foe, 

Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 

HYMN  56.  P.  M. 

JUST  as  I am — without  one  plea, 

But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bid’st  me  come  to  thee, 

O Lamb  of  God,  I come. 

2. 

Just  as  I am — and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot; 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0 Lamb  of  God,  I come. 

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ORDINATION. 


3. 

Just  as  I am — tliougli  tossed  about 
With  many  a conflict,  many  a doubt, 
Figlitings^within,  and  fears  without, 

0 Lamb  of  God,  I come. 

4. 

Just  as  I am — poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I need,  in  thee  to  And, 

0 Lamb  of  God,  I come. 

5. 

Just  as  I am — thou  wilt  receive. 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve 
Because  thy  promise  I believe, 

0 Lamb  of  God,  I come. 

Just  as  I am — thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down; 

Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

0 Lamb  of  God,  I come. 


ORDINATION. 

HYMY  57.  L.  M. 

Father  of  mercies  bow  thine  ear. 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 

53 


HYMNS. 


2. 

How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their 
charge ; 

Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge : 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  ^ain ; 

AVe  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3. 

Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal. 

Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4. 

Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed. 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5. 

Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound; 

In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore. 

And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 

6. 

Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains. 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread. 
And  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

HYMN  58.  L.  M. 

GO  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  Name, 

Sweetly  the  Gospel  trumpet  sound ; 
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ORDINATION. 


The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

Wliere’er  the  human  race  is  found. 


The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 

And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 


3. 


Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove; 

And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show 
That  ye’re  commission’d  from  above. 


4. 


Freely  from  me  ye  have  received. 
Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give; 

Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And,  by  your  labors,  sinners  live. 


HYMN  59.  L.  M. 


0,  speak  of  Jesus  ! of  that  love, 


vJ  Passing  all  bounds  of  human  thought, 
Which  made  him  quit  his  throne  above. 
With  Godlike  deep  compassion  fraught, 
To  save  from  death  our  ruined  race. 

Our  guilt  to  purge,  our  path  to  trace. 


2. 


Go,  speak  of  Jesus ! of  his  power. 
As  perfect  God  and  perfect  man, 
55 


HYMNS. 


Which  day  by  day,  and  hour  by  hour, 

As  he  wrought  out  the  wondrous  plan, 
Led  him  as  God  to  save  and  heal, 

As  man  to  sympathize  and  feel. 

3. 

Go,  speak  of  Jesus!  of  his  grace. 
Receiving,  pardoning,  blessing  all ; 

Ills  holy,  spotless  life  retrace. 

His  words,  his  miracles  recall ; 

The  words  he  spoke,  the  truths  he  taught, 
With  life,  eternal  life,  are  fraught. 

HYMN  60.  L.  M. 

0 SPIRIT  of  the  living  God ! 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace. 
Where’er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

3. 

Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 
To  preach  the  reconciling  word; 

Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Whene’er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3. 

Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion,  order  in  thy  path; 

Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

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PRAISE. 


4. 

Convert  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  people  call  him  Lord. 


PRAISE. 

HYMN  61.  L.  M. 

0 RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2. 

Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  hut  numberless? 

What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise. 

3. 

Extend  to  me  that  favor.  Lord, 

Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford; 

When  thou  return’st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4« 

Let  Israel’s  God  he  ever  hless’d. 

His  name  eternally  confess’d; 

Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord. 

Sing  loud  Amens  ; Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
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HYMNS. 


HYM^T  62.  C.  M. 

0FOR  a heart  to  praise  my  God, 

A heart  from  sin  set  free ! 

A heart  that’s  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me; 

2. 

A heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  dear  Redeemer’s  throne, 

Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone; 

3. 

An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart. 
Believing,  true,  and  clean; 

Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within; 

4. 

A heart  in  every  thought  renewed. 

And  full  of  love  divine. 

Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good- 
A copy.  Lord,  of  thine ! 

5. 

Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 

Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart. 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 

HYMY  63.  7s. 

IV/rAGYIFY  Jehovah’s  Name; 

Ifl  For  his  mercies  ever  sure, 

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PRAISE. 


From  eternity  the  same, 

To  eternity  endure. 

2. 

Let  his  ransom’d  flock  rejoice, 
Gather’d  out  of  every  land. 

As  the  people  of  his  choice. 

Pluck’d  from  the  destroyer’s  hand. 

3. 

Li  the  wilderness  astray, 

In  the  lonely  waste  they  roam, 

Hungry,  fainting  by  the  w^ay. 

Far  from  refuge,  shelter,  home : — 

4. 

To  the  Lord  their  Goel  they  cry; 

He  inclines  a gracious  ear, 

Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 
Bescues  them  from  all  their  fear: 

5. 

Them  to  pleasant  lands  he  brings. 
Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow; 

Where,  from  verdant  hills,  the  springs 
Tlirough  luxuriant  valleys  flow. 

6. 

O that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 

For  his  goodness  to  their  race; 

For  the  wonders  of  his  word. 

And  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

HYMN  64.  C.  M. 

OF  OR  a thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer’s  praise, 


HYMNS. 


The  glories  of  my  God  and  King^ 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

2. 

Jesus — ^the  name  that  charms  our  fearSj, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 

^Tis  music  in  the  sinner’s  earSy 
’Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

He  breaks  the  power  of  inbred  sin. 
And  sets  the  prisoner  free; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean. 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 


He  speaks;  and  listening  to  his  voice, 
New  life  the  dead  receive; 

The  mournful  broken  hearts  rejoice ; 

The  humble  poor  believe. 

5. 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf!  His  praise,  ye  dumb. 
Your  loosened  tongues  employ! 

Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come! 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy! 

HYMN  65.  L.  M. 

TEHOYAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
^ In  his  just  government  rejoice; 

Let  all  the  lands,  with  sacred  mirth. 

In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

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PRAISE. 


2. 

Darkness  and  cloud,  of  awful  shade, 

His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state ; 
Judgment  and  righteousness  are  made 
The  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3. 

For  thou,  0 God,  art  seated  high. 

Above  earth’s  potentates  enthroned; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivaled  in  the  sky. 
Supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  owned. 

HYMN  66.  L.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and 
sing; 

To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2. 

Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 

O may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 

Like  David’s  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3. 

My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 

And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word; 
His  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  his  counsels,  how  divine! 

4. 

I then  shall  share  a glorious  part. 

When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
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HYMIjJ'S. 


And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5. 

Then  shall  I see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I desired  or  wished  below; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

HYM^T  67.  7s. 

SOISTGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah’s  work  begun. 

When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2. 

Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
WhW  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  he 
CapWe  led  captivity. 

3. 

Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away: 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day. 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4. 

Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 


PRAISE, 


5, 

Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 

Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ, 

HYM]^  68.  L.  M. 

0COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing. 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise. 
When  our  salvation’s  rock  we  praise, 

2. 

Into  his  presence  let  us  haste. 

To  thank  him  for  his  favors  past; 

To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 

The  praise  that  to  his  Kame  belongs: 

3. 

O let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 

And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 

Down  on  our  knees,  devoutly,  all, 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

4. 

For  he’s  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he. 

His  flock  and  pasture-sheep  are  we : 

O then,  ye  faithful  flock,  to-day 
His  warning  hear,  his  voice  obey. 

HYMN  69.  7s. 

jpHILDREK  of  the  heavenly  King, 
\J  As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing; 

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HYMNS. 


Sing  your  Saviour’s  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2. 

We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 

In  the  way  our  fathers  trod; 

They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3. 

Banished  once,  by  sin  betray’d, 

Christ  our  Advocate  was  made ; 
Pardon’d  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4. 

Lord,  obediently  we  go. 

Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 

Only  thou  our  Leader  be. 

And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

HYMN  70.  L.  M. 

Before  Jehovah’s  awful  throne. 

Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2. 

His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid. 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we 
strayed. 

He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

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PRAISE. 


S. 

We’ll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful 
songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

4. 

Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command. 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love; 

Firm  as  a rock  thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN  71.  8s,  7s. 

PART  I. 

God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing. 
Ever  will  I bless  thy  Name; 

Day  by  day  thy  throne  addressing. 

Still  will  I thy  praise  proclaim. 

» 2. 

Honor  great  our  God  befitteth ; 

Who  his  majesty  can  reach? 

Age  to  age  his  works  transmitteth. 

Age  to  age  his  power  shall  teach. 

3. 

They  shall  talk  of  all  thy  glory. 

On  thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 
Speak  of  thy  dread  acts  the  story. 

And  thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

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HYMNS. 


4. 

shall  fail  from  memory’s  treasure, 
Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought; 

Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

5. 

Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 

Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 

Grod  is  good  to  all  creation ; 

All  his  works  his  goodness  prove. 

PART  II. 

All  thy  works,  0 Lord,  shall  bless  thee. 
Thee  shall  all  thy  saints  adore; 

King  supreme  shall  they  confess  thee. 
And  proclaim  thy  sovereign  power. 

2. 

They  thy  might,  all  might  excelling. 
Shall  to  all  mankind  make  known ; 

And  the  brightness  of  thy  dwelling. 
And  the  glories  of  thy  throne. 

3. 

Ever,  God  of  endless  praises. 

Shall  thy  royal  might  remain; 

Evermore  thy  brightness  blazes. 

Ever  lasts  thy  righteous  reign. 

4. 

Them  that  fall  the  Lord  protecteth, 
lie  sustains  the  bow’d  and  bent: 

Every  eye  from  thee  expecteth. 

Fix’d  on  thee,  its  nourishment. 

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PRAISE. 


PART  III. 

God  is  just  in  all  lie  doeth, 

Kind  is  lie  in  all  liis  ways; 

He  his  ready  presence  sliowetli, 

When  a faithful  servant  prays. 

2. 

Wlio  sincerely  seek  and  fear  him, 

He  to  them  their  wish  shall  give ; 

When  they  call,  the  Lord  will  hear  them, 
He  will  hear  them  and  relieve. 

3. 

From  Jehovah,  all  who  prize  him, 

Shall  his  saving  health  enjoy: 

All  the  wicked  who  despise  him, 

He  will  in  their  sin  destroy. 

4. 

Still,  Jehovah,  thee  confessing. 

Shall  my  tongue  thy  praise  proclaim ; 

And  may  all  mankind  with  blessing 
Ever  hail  thy  holy  Name. 

HYMN  72.  L.  M. 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays. 

And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer’s  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a song  from  thee; 

His  loving  kindness,  0 how  free! 

2. 

He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall. 

Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all; 

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HYMNS. 


He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 

His  loving  kindness,  0 liow  great! 

3. 

Tliougli  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along; 

His  loving  kindness,  0 how  strong  I 

4. 

Often  I feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart, 

But  though  I oft  have  him  forgot. 

His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

5. 

Soon  shall  I pass  the  gloomy  vale. 

Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 

O may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death. 

HYM5T  73.  L.  M. 

Great  Ood,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I raise: 

O let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue. 

And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2. 

My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass. 

And  every  gently  rolling  hour. 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace. 

And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

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PRAISE. 


3. 

And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 

And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4. 

Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus;  his  dear  name  alone 
I plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 

And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5. 

Let  this  blest  hope  my  eyelids  close ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I repose. 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

HYMN  74.  8s,  7s. 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I’d  praise 
thee. 

For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows ; 

For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me. 
And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 

Help,  0 God,  my  weak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 

Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2. 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 
Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 

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HYMNS. 


Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 
From  the  paths  of  death  away; 

Praise,  with  love’s  devoutest  feeling. 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-horn  fear. 

And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing. 

Bade  the  blood-stain’d  cross  appear. 

3. 

Lord,  this  bosom’s  ardent  feeling 
Vainly  would  my  lips  express: 

Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant’s  prayer  to  bless : 

Let  thy  grace,  my  soul’s  chief  treasure. 
Love’s  pure  flame  within  me  raise ; 

And,  since  words  can  never  measure. 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 

HYMN  75.  L.  M. 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O keep  me.  King  of  kings. 
Beneath  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

2. 

Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 

The  ills  that  I this  day  have  done; 

That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 

I,  ere  I sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3. 

Teach  me  to  live,  that  I may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 

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PRAISE. 


Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4. 

0 let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I awake. 

5. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMiT  76.  S.  M. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 

Join  in  a song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2. 

Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
That  never  knew  our  God, 

But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3. 

The  God  of  heaven  is  ours. 

Our  Father  and  our  love ; 

His  care  shall  guard  life’s  fleeting  hours, 
Then  waft  our  souls  above, 

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HYMNS. 


There  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin; 

There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5. 

Children  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below : 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

HYMN  77.  C.  M. 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0 my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I’m  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2. 

O how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 
The  gratitude  declare 
That  glows  within  my  ravish’d  heart? 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 


3. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ; 

Nor  is  the  least  a cheerful  heart. 

That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4. 

Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I’ll  pursue ; 

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PRAISE. 


And  after  deatli,  in  distant  worlds. 

The  glorious  theme  renew. 

5. 

Wlien  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 
Divide  thy  works  no  more, 

My  ever  grateful  heart,  0 Lord, 

Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

6. 

Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 
A joyful  song  I’ll  raise; 

But  oh ! eternity’s  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMN  78.  L.  M. 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator’s  praise  arise ; 
Jehovah’s  glorious  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2. 

Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord, 

And  truth  eternal  is  thy  word : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to 
shore, 

Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

HYMN  79.  L.  M. 

My  Grod,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distill,  like  early  dew. 

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HYMNS. 


2, 

Thou  spread’st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
(treat  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3. 

I yield  my  powers  to  thy  command. 

To  thee  I consecrate  my  days; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

IIYM^  80.  8s,  7s. 

COME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 

Teacli  me  the  melodious  measures 
Sung  by  seraph-choirs  above, 

While  I tell  the  boundless  treasures 
Of  my  Lord’s  unchanging  love. 

2. 

Here  I raise  my  Ebenezer; 

Hither,  by  tliy  help.  I’m  come; 

And  I liope,  through  thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home, 
tlesus  souglit  me  when  a stranger. 
Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
lie,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

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PRAISE. 


3. 

O,  to  grace  how  great  a debtor 
Daily  I’m  constrained  to  be ! 

Let  tby  grace  now,  like  a fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander — Lord,  I feel  it — 
Prone  to  leave  the  God  I love ; 
Here’s  my  heart,  0 take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  from  tby  courts  above. 

HYMiS^  81.  C.  M. 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes 
life. 

In  trouble  and  in  joy. 

The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2. 

Of  his  deliverance  I will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distressed 
From  my  example  comfort  take. 

And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3. 

O magnify  the  Lord  with  me. 

With  me  exalt  his  name ; 

When  in  distress  to  him  I call’d. 

He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encamps 
Around  the  good  and  just; 

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HYMNS. 


Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

5. 

0 make  hut  trial  of  his  love, 
Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they. 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

6. 

Fear  him,  ye  saints;  and  you  will  then 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 

Make  you  his  service  your  delight. 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

HYMY  82.  H.  M. 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy. 

Exalt  your  Maker’s  fame ; 

His  praise  your  song  employ 
A.bove  the  starry  frame : 

Your  voices  raise, 

Ye  cherubim 
And  serapliim. 

To  sing  his  praise, 

s. 

Thou  moon,  that  rul’st  the  night, 
And  sun,  that  guid’st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light. 

To  him  your  homage  pay : 

His  praise  declare. 

Ye  heavens  above. 

And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

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PRAISE. 


3. 

Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  holy  name, 

By  whose  almighty  word 

They  all  from  nothing  came ; 
And  all  shall  last, 

From  changes  free ; 

His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

HYMN  83.  S.  M. 

0 BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul. 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

2. 

0 bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind ; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits, 

Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

3. 

He  pardons  all  thy  sins. 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities. 

And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4. 

He  feeds  thee  with  his  love. 
Upholds  thee  with  his  truth ; 
And,  like  the  eagles,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

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HYMNS. 


5. 

Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace,  his  love  proclaim; 
Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 


PRAYER. 

HYM?T  84.  L.  M. 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  sweliing  tide  of  woes. 
There  is  a calm,  a sure  retreat; 

Y is  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2. 

There  is  a place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads — 

A place  than  all  beside  more  sweet, 

It  is  the  blood-stained  mercy-seat. 


There  is  a spot  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sunder’d  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
round  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4. 

^here,  there,  on  eagles’  wings  we  soar, 
nd  time  and  sense  seem  all  no  more; 
d heaven  comes  down,  our  souls  to 
greet, 

d glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

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PRAYER. 


BYM^  85.  8s. 

INSPIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care, 

I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2. 

If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun. 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me; 

And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on. 

They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3. 

A sovereign  protector  I have. 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save. 

Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4. 

His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound. 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

HYMN  86.  C.  M. 

lYTHILE  Thee  I seek,  protecting  Power, 
Vt  Be  my  vain  wishes  stilPd: 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  he  filled. 

2. 

Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowM, 
To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 

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HYMNS. 


Thy  mercy  o’er  my  life  has  flowed, 

That  mercy  I adore. 

3. 

In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Thy  ruling  hand  I see : 

Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4. 

In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days. 

In  every  pain  I hear, 

My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise. 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5. 

"Wlien  gladness  wings  my  favor’d  hour. 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill; 

Resign’d,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6. 

My  lifted  eye,  without  a tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear. 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

IIYMH  87.  C.  M. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul’s  sincere  desire. 
Uttered  or  unex]U’essed; 

The  motion  of  a hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

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PRAYER. 


2. 

Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a sigh, 

The  falling  of  a tear ; 

The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3. 

Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 
That  infant  lips  can  try; 

Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4. 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner’s  voice, 
Returning  from  his  ways; 

While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  ‘^Behold,  he  prays.” 

5. 

Prayer  is  the  Christian’s  vital  breath, 
The  Christian’s  native  air; 

His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6. 

The  saints,  in  prayer,  appear  as  one. 

In  word,  and  deed,  and  mind; 

While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7. 

Nor  prayer  is  made  by  man  alone; 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads ; 

And  Jesus  on  the  eternal  throne 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

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HYMNS. 


8. 

0 thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way. 

The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray.  ^ 

HYMN  88.  C.  M. 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 

There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet. 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2. 

Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea. 

With  this  I venture  nigh; 

Thou  callest  burden’d  souls  to  thee. 

And  such,  0 Lord,  am  I. 

3. 

Bow’d  down  beneath  a load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  press’d. 

By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 

I come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4. 

Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place; 

That,  shelter’d  near  thy  side, 

I may  my  fierce  accuser  face. 

And  tell  him  thou  hast  died! 

5. 

0 wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die. 

To  hear  the  cross  and  shame, 

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PRAYEK. 


That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 

Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

HYMN  89.  S.  M. 

JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 

On  thee  I cast  my  care. 

With  humble  confidence  look  up, 
And  know  thou  hear’st  my  prayer: 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I can  all  things  do — 

On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2. 

Give  me  a sober  mind, 

A self-renouncing  will. 

That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 
The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 

A soul  inured  to  pain. 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss, 

Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 
The  consecrated  cross. 

3. 

Give  me  a godly  fear, 

A qui^k,  discerning  eye. 

That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near. 
And  sees  the  tempter  fiy; 

A spirit  still  prepared. 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 

For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

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HYMNS. 


I rest  upon  thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me; 

My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  thee ; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove. 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  thy  perfect  love. 


THE  LORD^S  DAY. 

HYMN  90.  S.  M. 

This  is  the  day  of  light : 

Let  there  be  light  to-day; 

0 Day-Spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2. 

This  is  the  day  of  rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew; 

On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  thou  thy  freshening  dew. 

3. 

This  is  the  day  of  peace : 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; * 

Bid  thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease. 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4. 

This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near; 

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THE  lord’s  day. 


Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  thee  there; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5. 

This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
0 Vanquisher  of  death! 

HYM5T  91.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

I 17  thy  name,  0 Lord,  assembling. 

We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling: 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear ; 

Hear  with  meekness. 

Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2. 

While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened. 
May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee. 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be. 

Till  thy  glory 

Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3. 

Then  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter. 

Thee  thy  people  shall  adore, 

Tahiti ng  of  enjoyment  greater 

Far  than  thought  conceived  before. 

Full  enjoyment. 

Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 

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HYMNS. 


BYMN  92.  L.  M. 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessing  of  God’s  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2. 

Happy,  beyond  description,  he 

Who  knows  the  Saviour  died  for  me  !” 

The  gift  unspeakable  obtains. 

And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3. 

Wisdom  divine  ! who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom’s  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer. 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  with  her. 

4. 

Her  hands  are  fill’d  with  length  of  days. 
True  riches  and  immortal  praise  ; 

Riches  of  Christ  on  all  bestow’d, 

And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 

5. 

To  purest  joys  she  all  invites. 

Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights : 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness. 

And  all  her  fiowery  paths  are  peace. 

6. 

Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains : 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains : 

He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own, 

Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one. 
86 


THE  lord’s  day. 


HYMN  93.  L.  M. 

WITH  one  consent  let  all  tlie  earth 
To  Grod  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise. 

2. 

Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own. 

The  dock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3. 

O enter  then  his  temple  gate. 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat. 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

4. 

For  he’s  the  Lord,  supremely  good. 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  : 

His  truth,  which  always  drmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

HYMN  94.  S.  M. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 

And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2. 

The  King  himself  comes  near 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 

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HYMNS. 


Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  him  here, 

And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3. 

One  day  of  prayer  and  praise 
Where  Jesus  is  within. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4. 

My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a frame  as  this. 

And  wait  to  hail  the  brighter  day 
Of  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  95.  C.  M. 

Lord  ! in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high ; 

To  thee  will  I direct  my  prayer, 

To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye : 

2. 

Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 
To  plead  for  all  his  saints,  ‘ 

Presenting  at  his  Father’s  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3. 

Thou  art  a God  before  whose  sight 
The  wicked  shall  not  stand; 

Sinners  shall  ne’er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

88 


THE  lord’s  day. 


But  to  thy  house  will  I resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there; 

I will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 

And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5. 

O may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness. 

Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 

And  plain  before  my  face. 

liYWS  96.  C.  M. 

0GOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show’'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face ! 

2. 

My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 
To  view  thy  blest  abode ; 

My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3. 

Thrice  happy  they  whose  choice  has  thee 
Their  sure  protection  made. 

Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  thy  dwelling  lead. 

4. 

Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to 
strength. 

And  still  approach  more  near, 

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HYMNS. 


Till  all  on  Sion’s  holy  mount 
Before  their  God  appear. 

5. 

For  God,  who  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give ; 

And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

6. 

Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  highly  bless’d  is  he 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
Are  still  reposed  on  thee ! 

HYMN  97.  L.  M. 

ANOTHEE  six  days’  work  is  done. 
Another  Lord’s  day  is  begun; 
Eeturn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest. 

Enjoy  the  day  thy  God  hath  blest. 

s. 

0 that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  greatful  incense  to  the  skies ! 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  calm  repose. 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 

3. 

That  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast! 

It  is  the  pledge  of  that  dear  rest 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

90 


THE  lord’s  day. 


In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away : 

How  sweet  a Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 

In  hope  of  one  that  ne’er  shall  end ! 

HYMN  98.  H.  M. 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake. 

And  hail  this  sacred  day; 

In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 
Your  joyful  homage  pay: 

Welcome  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven’s  eternal  rest. 

2. 

On  this  auspicious  morn 
The  Lord  of  life  arose; 

He  burst  the  bars  of  death. 

And  vanquish’d  all  our  foes : 

And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above. 

And  reaps  the  fruits  of  all  his  love. 

3. 

All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings. 

And  earth,  in  humbler  strains. 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings : 

Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4. 

Great  King,  gird  on  thy  sword. 

Ascend  thy  conquering  car; 

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HYMNS. 


"\Yliile  justice,  truth,  and  love 
Maintain  thy  glorious  war : 

This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away. 


NEW  YEAR. 

HYMN  99.  C.  M. 

0GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home : 

2. 

Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone. 

And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3. 

Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 

4. 

A thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 
Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 

Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  ni 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5. 

Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 
Bears  all  its  sons  away : 

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NEW  YEAR. 


They  fly  forgotten,  as  a dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6. 

O God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 

Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

HYMN  100.  L.  M. 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 
With  blessing  crowns  each  opening 
year. 

My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong. 

And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2. 

Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone. 

May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on. 

To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no 
more. 

3. 

No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 

Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  shall  reach  that  place; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs. 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues : 

4. 

No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes ; 

No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 

No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 

But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

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HYMNS. 


5. 

O long-expected  year ! begin ; 

Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

imm  101.  7s. 

WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year. 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
ilever  more  to  meet  us  here : 

Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below : 

We  a little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2. 

As  the  winged  arrow  flies 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 

As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bears  us  down  life’s  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise; 

All  below  is  but  a dream. 

3. 

Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 

Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view : 

Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old; 

Fill  us  with  a Saviour’s  love ; 

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COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS. 


And  when  life’s  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

HYMN  102.  C.  M. 

AS  o’er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 
Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 

’Tis  that  I mourn  departed  days. 

Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2. 

The  world  and  worldly  things  belov’d, 
My  anxious  thoughts  employ’d; 

And  time  unhallow’d,  unimproved, 
Presents  a fearful  void 

3. 

Yet  holy  Father,  wild  despair 
Chase  from  my  laboring  breast ; 

Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer. 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4. 

My  life’s  brief  remnant  all  be  Thine ; 

And  when  Thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 

0 speed  my  soul  to  Thee. 


COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS. 

HYMN  103.  S.  M. 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Jesus’  love  : 
The  fellowship  of  Christian  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

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HYMNS. 


2. 

Before  our  Father’s  throne 
We  pour  united  prayers; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one; 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3. 

We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4. 

When  we  at  death  must  part, 

'Not  like  the  world’s,  our  pain ; 

But  one  in  Christ,  and  one  in  heart, 
We  part  to  meet  again. 

5. 

From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity. 

BYMN  104.  C.  M. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
That  have  made  sure  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joys  celestial  rise. 

Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing. 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 

For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  earth  and  heaven  are  one. 

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COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS. 


3. 

One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath; 

Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4. 

One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow ; 

Part  of  his  host  have  cross’d  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5. 

Our  spirits,  too,  shall  quickly  join. 
Like  theirs,  with  glory  crown’d. 

And  shout  to  see  our  Captain’s  sign. 
To  hear  his  trumpet  sound. 

6. 

Then,  Lord  of  hosts,  be  thou  our  guide. 
And  we,  at  thy  command. 

Through  waves  that  part  on  either  side. 
Shall  reach  the  blessed  land. 

HYM^f  105.  C.  M. 

LO  ! what  a cloud  of  witnesses 
Encompass  us  around ! 

Men  once,  like  us,  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crown’d. 

2. 

Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired. 
Strive  in  the  Christian  race ; 

And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin. 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

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HYMNS. 


3. 

Behold  a witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction’s  path — 

Jesus,  the  Author,  Finisher.' 

Rewarder  of  our  faith : 

4. 

He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set. 

And  moved  by  pitying  love. 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5. 

Thither,  forgetting  things  behind. 
Press  we,  to  God’s  right  hand; 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 

HYMH  106.  C.  M. 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke : 

Hot  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke; 

2. 

But  we  are  come  to  Sion’s  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God ; 

Where  milder  words  declare  his  will. 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3. 

Behold  th’  innumerable  host 
Of  ana^els  clothed  in  light : 

Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 

Whose  faith  is  changed  to  sight. 

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HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 


4. 

Behold  the  hless’d  assembly  there, 
Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ; 
Hear  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiven. 

5. 

Angels,  and  living  saints  and  dead. 
But  one  communion  make : 

All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  love  partake. 


HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

HYMi^  107.  C.  M. 

Father  of  mercies ! in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines ! 

For  ever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 


2. 

Here  the  Redeemer’s  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3. 

O may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight; 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

99 


HYMNS. 


Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near; 

Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 

And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  108.  C.  M. 

GOD’S  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 
Reclaims  from  false  desires; 

With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight  : 

His  pure  commands,  in  search  of  truth, 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3. 

His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix’d. 

On  sure  foundations  laid; 

His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh’d; 

4. 

Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines. 

Or  gold  refined  with  skill ; 

More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
That  from  the  comb  distill. 

5. 

My  trusty  counsellors  they  are. 

And  friendly  warning  give : 

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HOLY  SCKIPTURES. 


Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

HYMN  109.  C.  M. 

A GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun : 

It  gives  a light  to  every  age : 

It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

s. 

The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
The  gracious  light  and  heat  : 

His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3. 

Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a bright  display 
As  makes  a world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4. 

My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
Thy  statutes  to  obey; 

And,  till  my  course  of  life  is  done. 
Shall  keep  thine  upright  way. 

5. 

My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
The  steps  of  him  I love. 

Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above, 

101 


HYMNS. 


HEAVEN. 

HYMN  110.  C.  M. 

There  is  a land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2. 

There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never- withering  fiowers ; 

Death,  like  a narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3. 

Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 
Stand  dressed  in  living  green; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4. 

But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 
To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 

And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5. 

O could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 

And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes; 

6. 

Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood 
And  view  the  landscape  o’er, 

102 


HEAVEN. 


Not  Jordan’s  stream,  nor  death’s  cold 
flood, 

Should  fright  ns  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  111.  7s,  6s. 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings. 
Thy  better  portion  trace; 

Rise,  from  transitory  things. 

Towards  heaven,  thy  destined  place: 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay. 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2. 

Cease,  my  soul,  0 cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 

Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return. 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies : 

There  is  everlasting  peace. 

Rest,  enduring  rest  in  heaven ; 

There  will  sorrow  ever  cease. 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 

HYMN  112.  C.  M. 

WHEN  I can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies. 

I’ll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2. 

Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  fiery  darts  be  hurl’d, 

103 


HYMNS. 


Then  I can  smile  at  Satan’s  rage, 

And  face  a frowning  world. 

3. 

Let  cares  like  a wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 

So  I but  safely  reach  my  home. 

My  God,  my  heaven  my  all : 

4. 

There,  anchor’d  safe,  my  weary  soul 
Shall  find  eternal  rest; 

Nor  storms  shall  beat,  nor  billows  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN  113.  11s. 

scenes  of  confusion  and  creature 
itl  complaints. 

How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with 
saints ; 

To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there’s 
room, 

And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 

Home^  home^  sweety  sweet  home^ 

Prepare  me^  dear  Saviour^  for  glory^  my 
home. 

2. 

Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of 
peace ! 

And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love 
cannot  cease; 

104 


HEAVEN. 


Tliougli  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness 
I roam, 

I long  to  behold  thee  in  glory  at  home. 

3. 

Whatever  thou  deniest,  oh,  give  me  thy 
grace. 

The  Spirit’s  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of 
thy  face; 

Endue  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy 
throne. 

And  find,  even  now,  a sweet  foretaste  of 
home. 

4. 

I long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to 
shine ; 

'No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine; 

And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from  the 
tomb. 

With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee  at 
home. 

HYMN  114.  P.  M. 

Hark  ! hark,  my  soul ! Angelic  songs 
are  swelling 

O’er  earth’s  green  fields  and  ocean’s 
wave-beat  shore : 

How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains 
are  telling 

Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no 
more ! 


105 


HYMNS. 


Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 

Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

3. 

Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them 
singing. 

Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you 
come 

And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly 
ringing. 

The  music  of  the  Grospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light. 

Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

3. 

Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  peal- 

ing. . 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o’er  land  and 
sea. 

And  laden  souls,  by  thousands,  meekly 
stealing. 

Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary^  steps 
to  thee. 

Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light. 

Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

106 


HEAVEN. 


Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long 
and  dreary, 

The  day  must  dawn  and  darksome  night 
be  past; 

All  journeys  end  in  welcome  to  the  weary. 

And  heaven,  the  heart’s  true  home,  will 
come  at  last. 

Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light. 

Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

Angels,  sing  on ! your  faithful  watches 
keeping ; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs 
above ; 

Till  morning’s  joy  shall  end  the  night  of 
weeping. 

And  life’s  long  shadows  break  in  cloud- 
less love. 

Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light. 

Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

HYMN  115.  7s,  6s. 

For  thee,  0 dear,  dear  Country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep ; 

For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep ; 

107 


HYMNS. 


The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 

And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2. 

0 one,  0 only  mansion ! 

0 Paradise  of  Joy ! 

Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 
And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 

The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendor ; 

The  Crucified  thy  praise ; 

His  laud  and  benediction 
Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

3. 

With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks. 
Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 
Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 

Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 
With  amethyst  unpriced; 

The  saints  build  up  its  fabric. 

And  the  corner  stone  is  Christ. 

4. 

Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 
To  pilgrims  far  away! 

Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 
They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor’s  laurel. 

And  thine  the  golden  dower, 
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HEAVEN. 


HYMN  116.  78,  6s. 

JERUSALEM  the  golden ! 

el  With  milk  and  honey  blest,. 

Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 

I know  not,  oh ! I know  not 
What  joys  await  us  there ; 

What  radiancy  of  glory. 

What  bliss  beyond  compare ! 

2. 

They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 
All  jubilant  with  song. 

And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 
And  all  the  martyr  throng: 

The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene. 

The  pastures  of  the  blessM 
Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3. 

There  is  the  throne  of  David, 
And  there,  from  care  released. 

The  shout  of  them  that  triumph. 
The  song  of  them  that  feast; 

And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 
Have  conquered  in  the  fight. 

Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

4. 

0 sweet  and  blessed  country. 

The  home  of  G-od’s  elect ! 

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HYMNS. 


0 sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 
To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 

Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest.  - 

HYMN  117.  C.  M. 

0 MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem ! 

When  shall  I come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I see? 

2. 

0 happy  harbor  of  God’s  saints ! 

0 sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 

In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 

Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3. 

No  murky  cloud  overshadows  thee, 
Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun ; 

For  God  himself  gives  light. 

4. 

0 my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem ! 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I see  ? 

The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 
In  his  felicity  ? 

5. 

Thy  gardens  and  thy  goodly  walks 
Continually  are  green, 

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HEAVEN. 


"Where  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant 
flowers 

As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 

6. 

Right  through  thy  streets,  with  pleasing 
sound, 

The  living  waters  flow. 

And  on  the  banks,  on  either  side. 

The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 

7. 

Those  trees  each  month  yield  ripen’d  fruit, 
Forevermore  they  spring. 

And  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 
To  thee  their  honors  bring. 

HYMN  118.  C.  P.  M. 

WITH  joy  shall  I behold  the  day 
That  X3alls  my  willing  soul  away, 

To  dwell  among  the  blest : 

For,  lo ! my  great  Redeemer’s  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door. 

And  points  me  to  his  rest 

2. 

E’en  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes. 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise; 

Their  glory  I survey; 

I view  her  mansions  that  contain 
The  angel  host,  a beauteous  train. 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

Ill 


HYMNS. 


3. 

Thither,  from  earth’s  remotest  end, 

All  the  redeem’d  of  God  ascend, 

Borne  on  immortal  wing; 

There,  crown’d  with  everlasting  joy. 

In  ceaseless  hymns  their  tongues  employ, 
Before  th’  Almighty  King. 

4. 

Mother  of  cities!  o’er  thy  head 
Bright  peace,  with  healing  wings  out- 
spread. 

For  evermore  shall  dwell : 

Let  me,  blest  seat!  my  name  behold 
Among  thy  citizens  enroll’d, 

And  bid  the  world  farewell. 

HYMN  119.  C.  M. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home. 

Name  ever  dear  to  me. 

When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2. 

When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built 
walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 

Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong. 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3. 

There  happier  bowers  than  Eden’s  bloom. 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know: 

112 


HEAVEN. 


Blest  seats!  tlirough  rude  and  stormy 
scenes, 

I onward  press  to  you. 

4. 

Why  should  I shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 
Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 

IVe  Canaan’s  goodly  land  in  view, 

And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5. 

Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand  : 

And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6. 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home. 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 

Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 

When  I thy  joys  shall  see. 

HYMN"  120.  S.  M. 

For  ever  with  the  Lord! 

Amen,  so  let  it  be! 

Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word ; 
’Tis  immortality. 

2. 

Here  in  the  body  pent. 

Absent  from  him  I roam. 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A day’s  march  nearer  home. 

113 


HYMNS. 


3. 

My  Father’s  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith’s  far-seeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear! 


TRUST  IN  GOD. 

HYMN  121.  S.  M. 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home. 

Far  from  my  father’s  breast. 
Fainting  I cry,  blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2. 

My  spirit  homeward  turns. 

And  fain  would  thither  flee ; 

My  heart,  O Sion,  droops  and  yearns, 
When  I remember  thee. 


3. 

To  thee,  to  thee  I press, 

A dark  and  toilsome  road ; 
When  shall  I pass  the  wilderness. 
And  reach  the  saints’  abode? 


God  of  my  life  be  near: 

On  thee  my  hopes  I cast : 

O guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last. 

114 


TRUST  11^  GOD. 


HYMN  122.  L.  M. 

NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
.^’or  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 

A fortress  and  defense  to  me. 


2. 

Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God; 

My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power : 

Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad. 

At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3. 

To  thee  I will  address  my  prayer, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe; 

So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care. 

Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe. 

HYMN  123.  L.  M. 

Thy  presence.  Lord,  hath  me  supplied, 
Thou  my  right  hand  support  dost 
give; 

Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

2. 

Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone. 
Have  I,  whose  favor  I require? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there’s 
none. 

Compared  with  thee,  that  I desire. 

115 


HYMNS. 


3. 

My  trembling  flesh  and  aching  heart 
May  often  fail  to  succor  me; 

But  Grod  shall  inward  strength  impart. 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

HYMN  124.  8s,  7s. 

God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
Watch  and  ward  o’er  thee  to  keep; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

2. 

On  the  lion,  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread; 
And,  the  dragon’s  den  exploring. 

Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent’s  head : 

3. 

Since,  with  pure  and  Arm  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

With  the  wings  of  his  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

4. 

Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble. 

He  will  hearken,  he  will  save; 

Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double. 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

HYMN  125.  78 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be : 
116 


TRUST  IN  GOD. 


Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 

Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2. 

Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 
All  thy  Spirit  hath  reveal’d : 

Thou  hast  spoken,  I believe, 

Though  the  oracle  he  seal’d.. 

3. 

Humble  as  a little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother’s  breast, 

By  no  subtleties  beguiled. 

On  thy  faithful  word  I rest. 

4. 

Israel!  now  and  evermore 
In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust; 

Him,  in  all  his  ways,  adore, 

Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

HYMN  126.  C.  M. 

WHO  place  on  Sion’s  God  their  trust, 
Like  Sion’s  rock  shall  stand; 

Like  her  immovably  be  fix’d 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

2. 

Look  how  the  hills  on  every  side 
Jerusalem  enclose; 

So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints. 

To  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

117 


HYMNS. 


3. 

All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 
The  Lord  shall  soon  destroy; 

Cut  off  th’  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 


BYMN  127.  8s,  7s,  Is. 

Guide  me,  O thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  heaven. 

Feed  me  till  I want  no  more. 

2. 

Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 
Strong  Deliverer, 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3. 

When  I tread  the  verge  of  J ordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 

Death  of  death,  and  hell’s  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan’s  side; 

Songs  of  praises 
1 will  ever  give  to  thee. 

118 


TRUST  IN  GOD. 


HYMN  128.  7s. 

WIS  my  happiness  below 
JL  Not  to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour’s  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2. 

Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all — 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3. 

Did  I meet  no  trials  here, 

No  chastisement  by  the  way, 
Might  I not  with  reason  fear 
I should  he  a castaway  ? 

4. 

Trials  make  the  promise  sweet; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer; 
Bring  me  to  my  Saviour’s  feet, 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

HYMN  129.  10s. 

Though  troubles  assail,  and  dangers 
affright, 

Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all 
unite. 

Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide. 
The  promise  assures  us  the  Lord  will  pro- 
vide. 


119 


HYMNS. 


2. 

The  birds  without  barn  or  storehouse  are 
fed, 

From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our 
bread; 

His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne’er  be 
denied, 

So  long  as  ’tis  written,  The  Lord  will 
provide. 

3. 

His  call  we  obey,  like  Abram  of  old. 

We  know  not  the  way,  but  faith  makes 
us  bold; 

For  though  we  are  strangers,  we  have  a 
sure  guide. 

And  trust  in  all  dangers  the  Lord  will 
provide. 

4. 

No  strength  of  our  own,  nor  goodness  we 
claim. 

Our  trust  is  alone  in  Jesus’s  name; 

In  this,  our  strong  tower,  for  safety  we 
hide. 

The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will 
provide. 

5. 

"VVIien  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in 
view. 

The  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us 
through; 

120 


TRUST  IN  GOD. 


Not  fearing,  or  doubting;  with  Christ  on 
our  side, 

We  hope  to  die  shouting.  The  Lord  will 
provide. 

HYMN  130.  8s. 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  a shepherd’s  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 

And  guard  me  with  a watchful  eye ; 

My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend. 

And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2. 

When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I faint, 

Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 

To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3. 

Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread. 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  thou,  0 Lord,  art  with  me  still; 

Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

HYMN  131.  C.  M. 

IN  thee  I put  my  steadfast  trust. 
Defend  me.  Lord,  from  shame; 

121 


HYMNS. 


Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul, 
For  righteous  i^  thy  name. 

2. 

Be  thou  my  strong  abiding  place, 

To  which  I may  resort : 

Thy  promise.  Lord,  is  my  defense. 
Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

3. 

My  steadfast  and  unchanging  hope 
Shall  on  thy  power  depend; 

And  I,  in  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

My  time  to  come  will  spend. 

4. 

"Wliile  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 
Idl  in  his  strength  go  on ; 

And  other  righteousness  disclaim. 

And  mention  his  alone. 


5. 

Therefore,  with  psaltery  and  harp. 

Thy  truth,  0 Lord,  I’ll  praise; 

To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob’s  race. 

My  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

HYMN  132.  12s. 

WHEN  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild 
tempest  is  streaming. 

When  o’er  the  dark  wave  the  red  light- 
ning is  gleaming, 


TEUST  IN  GOD. 


Nor  hope  lends  a ray  the  poor  seaman  to 
cherish, 

We  fly  to  our  Maker:  “Save,  Lord,  or 
we  perish.” 

2. 

0 Jesus,  once  rocked  on  the  breast  of  the 
billow. 

Aroused,  by  the  shriek  of  despair,  from 
thy  pillow, 

Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish. 

Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  “ Save,  Lord, 
or  we  perish.” 

3. 

And  0,  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is 
raging. 

When  sin  in  our  hearts  its  wild  warfare 
is  waging, 

Tlien  send  down  thy  Spirit  thy  redeemed 
to  cherish, 

Rebuke  the  destroyer:  “Save,  Lord,  or 
we  perish.” 

HYMN  133.  P.  M. 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I stray 

Far  from  my  home,  on  life’s  rough 
way, 

0 teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

“ Thy  will  be  done.” 

2. 

Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  he  still  and  murmur  not, 

123 


HYMNS. 


Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
Thy  will  be  done.” 

3. 

What  though  in  lonely  grief  I sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  still  would  I reply, 

‘‘Thy  will  be  done.” 

4. 

If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I prize — it  ne’er  was  mine ; 
I only  yield  thee  what  is  thine — 

“Thy  will  be  done.” 

5. 

Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest. 

My  God,  to  thee  I leave  the  rest; 

“Thy  will  be  done.” 

6. 

Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 

Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

“ Thy  will  be  done.” 

BYM^N  134.  C.  M. 

Father,  whate’er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

2. 

Give  me  a calm  and  thankful  heart. 
From  every  murmur  free; 

124 


TRUST  IN  GOD. 


The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 

And  let  me  live  to  thee. 

3. 

Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 
My  path  of  life  attend : 

Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey’s  end. 

HYMN  135.  8s,  6s. 

Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
The  budding  fig  tree  droop  and  die. 
No  oil  the  olive  yield; 

Yet  will  I trust  me  in  my  God, 

Yea,  bend  rejoicing  to  his  rod. 

And  by  his  grace  be  heal’d. 

2. 

Though  fields,  in  verdure  once  array’d. 
By  whirlwinds  desolate  be  laid. 

Or  parch’d  by  scorching  beam; 

Still  in  the  Lord  shall  be  my  trust. 

My  joy;  for  though  his  frown  is  just. 

His  mercy  is  supreme. 

3. 

Though  from  the  folds  the  flock  decay, 
Though  herds  lie  famish’d  o’er  the  lea,* 

A nd  round  the  empty  stall ; 

My  soul  above  the  wreck  shall  rise ; 

Its  better  joys  are  in  the  skies; 

There  God  is  all  in  all. 

125 


HYMNS. 


4. 

In  God  my  strength,  howe’er  distress’d, 

I yet  will  hope,  and  calmly  rest, 

Nay,  triumph  in  his  love  : 

My  lingering  soul,  my  tardy  feet. 

Free  as  the  hind  he  makes,  and  fleet, 

To  speed  my  course  above. 

HYMN  136.  11s. 

HOAY  firm  a foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 

Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ; 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he 
hath  said. 

You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled: 

2. 

Fear  not,  I am  with  thee,  0 he  not  dis- 
may’d, 

I,  I am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 
aid; 

I’ll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 
thee  to  stand. 

Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent 
hand. 

3. 

When  through  the  deep  waters  I call 
thee  to  go, 

The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow; 
For  I will  he  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to 
bless. 

And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 
126 


REDEMPTION. 


4. 


Wlien  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway 
shall  lie, 

My  grace,  all  sufficient,  shall  be  thy  sup- 

pV; 

The  fiame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I only 


design 


Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to 
refine. 


5. 

The  soul  that  to  J esus  hath  fled  for  repose, 
I will  not,  I will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavor 
to  shake. 

I’ll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. 


REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  137.  C.  M. 

There  is  a fountain  filled  with  blood. 
Drawn  from  Immanuel’s  veins; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2. 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day; 

And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

127 


HYMNS. 


3. 

Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 

Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4. 

E’er  since,  by  faith,  I saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 

And  shall  be  till  I die. 

5. 

Then  in  a nobler,  sweeter  song. 

I’ll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering 
tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

HYMN  138.  C.  M. 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 

And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 
Must  seek  him.  Lord,  by  thee. 

2. 

Thou  art  the  Truth,  thy  truth  alone 
True  wisdom  can  impart; 

Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind. 

And  purify  the  heart. 

3. 

Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 
Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 

128 


REDEMPTION. 


And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 


4. 

Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life 
Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 

That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

HYMN  139.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  the  very  thought  of  thee 
With  sweetness  Alls  the  breast; 

But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see. 

And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2. 

No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 
Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A sweeter  sound  than  Jesus’  name, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 


0 hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0 joy  of  all  the  meek. 

To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4. 

But  what  to  those  who  find?  Ah!  this 
Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 

The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is. 

None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

129 


HYMNS. 


5. 

Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 

In  thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternity. 

HYMN  140.  C.  M. 
OALVATION!  0 the  joyful  sound 
O Yis  pleasure  to  our  ears; 

A sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A cordial  for  our  fears. 

2. 

Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin. 

At  hell’s  dark  door  we  lay; 

But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine. 

To  see  a heavenly  day. 

3. 

Salvation ! let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around. 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

4. 

Salvation!  0 thou  bleeding  Lamb, 
To  thee  the  praise  belongs; 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 

Chorus. 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power. 

Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever, 

Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

Hallelujah,  Amen 
130 


REDEMPTION. 


141.  128. 

The  voice  of  free  grace 

Cries,  Escape  to  the  mountain 
For  Adam’s  lost  race 

Christ  hath  opened  a fountain ; 

For  sin  and  uncleanness, 

And  every  transgression. 

His  blood  flows  most  freely 
In  streams  of  salvation. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb, 

Who  hath  bought  us  our  pardon; 
We’ll  praise  him  again 

When  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2. 

Ye  souls  that  are  wounded, 

To  Jesus  repair; 

He  calls  you  in  mercy, 

And  can  you  forbear? 

Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet. 

Still  flee  to  the  mountain, 

That  blood  can  remove  them 

Which  streams  from  the  fountain. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

3. 

O Jesus!  ride  onward, 

Triumphantly  glorious ; 

O’er  sin,  death,  and  hell 

Thou  art  more  than  victorious; 

Thy  name  is  the  theme 
Of  the  great  congregation, 


HYMNS. 


Wliile  angels  and  saints 

Kaise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

4. 

With  joy  shall  we  stand 

When  escaped  to  that  shore ; 
With  our  harps  in  our  hand 
We  will  praise  him  the  more; 
We’ll  range  the  sweet  fields 
On  the  banks  of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation 
For  ever  and  ever. 

Hallelujah,  etc. 


HYMN  142.  7s. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll. 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 
Hide  me,  O my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

0 receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2. 

Other  refuge  have  I none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee, 
Leave,  0 leave  me  not  alone; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
132 


REDEMPTION. 


All  my  trust  on  tliee  is  stayed; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I bring: 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3. 

Thou,  0 Christ,  art  all  I want; 

Boundless  love  in  thee  I find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I am  all  unrighteousness; 

Vile,  and  full  of  sin  I am. 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4. 

Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin; 

Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 

Make,  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art — 
Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 

Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 
Rise  to  all  eternity ! 

HYMN  143.  7s. 

Rock  of  ages!  cleft  for  me. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee : 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood. 

From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure;  \ 

Save  me  from  its  guilt  and  power, 

133 


HYMNS. 


2. 

Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  thy  law’s  demands; 

Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know; 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow; 

All  for  sin  could  not  atone; 

Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3. 

Nothing  in  my  hand  I bring; 

Simply  to  thy  cross  I cling; 

Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace; 

Vile,  I to  the  fountain  fly; 

Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I die! 

4. 

While  I draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I soar  to  worlds  unknown, 

See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne; 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 

HYMN  144.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress, 
’Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array’d, 
With  joy  shall  I lift  up  my  head. 

2. 

Bold  shall  I stand  in  thy  great  day, 

For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
134 


REDEMPTION. 


Fully  absolved  through  these  I am, 

From  sin  and  fear,  and  guilt  and  shame. 

3. 

When  from  the  dust  of  death  I rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies. 

E’en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea — 
Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me. 

4. 

Thou  God  of  power,  thou  God  of  love. 
Let  the  whole  world  thy  mercy  prove; 
Now  let  thy  word  o’er  all  prevail; 

Now  take  the  spoils  of  death  and  hell. 

HYMN  145.  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  J esus  sounds 
In  a believer’s  ear ! 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2. 

It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole. 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 

’Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul. 

And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3. 

Dear  name,  the  rock  on  which  I build. 
My  shield  and  hiding  place. 

My  never  failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

135 


HYMNS. 


4. 

Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end — 
Accept  the  praise  I bring. 


THE  CHURCH. 

HYMN  146.  8s,  7s. 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Sion,  city  of  our  God: 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode ; 

On  the  rock  of  ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation’s  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may’st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2. 

See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love. 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove; 

Who  can  faint  while  such  a river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  t’ assuage? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

s. 

Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear. 

For  a glory  and  a covering. 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

136 


THE  CHURCH. 


Blest  inhabitants  of  Sion, 

Washed  in  the  Redeemer’s  blood! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on. 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

4. 

Saviour,  if  of  Sion’s  city 

I through  grace  a member  am, 

Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I will  glory  in  thy  name : 

Fading  is  the  worldling’s  pleasure. 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 

Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 

None  hut  Sion’s  children  know. 

HYMN  147.  L.  M. 

Triumphant  sioni  lift  thy  head 

From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead : 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length. 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour’s  strength. 

2. 

Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on. 

And  let  thy  excellence  be  known : 

Beck’d  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 

The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3. 

No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade. 

And  fill  thy  hallow’d  walls  with  dread;  | 
No  more  shall  hell’s  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

137 


HYMNS. 


God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair : 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

HYMN  148.  S.  M. 

I LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 

The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  most  precious  blood. 

2. 

I love  thy  Church,  0 God; 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye. 

And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3. 

H e’er  to  bless  thy  sons. 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4. 

If  e’er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare,  or  her  woe, 

Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake. 

And  every  grief  o’erflow. 

5. 

For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

138 


THE  CHURCH. 


6. 

Beyond  my  highest  joy 
I prize  her  heavenly  ways, 

Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7. 

Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8. 

Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last. 

To  Sion  shall  be  given. 

The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

HYMK  149.  C.  M. 

The  Lord,  the  only  Grod,  is  great, 
And  greatly  to  be  praised 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount 
His  sacred  throne  is  raised. 

2. 

In  Sion  we  have  seen  perform’d 
A work  that  was  foretold. 

In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come. 
His  city  will  uphold. 

3. 

Let  Sion’s  mount  with  joy  resound; 

Her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgments  to  extol. 

Who  this  deliverance  wrought. 

139 


HYMNS. 


Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp, 
Your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast; 
Count  all  her  towers,  and  see  if  there 
You  find  one  stone  displaced. 

5. 

Her  forts  and  palaces  survey, 

Observe  their  order  well. 

That  to  the  ages  yet  to  come 
His  wonders  you  may  tell. 

This  Grod  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 
Whilst  we  in  him  confide ; 

Who,  as  he  has  preserved  us  now, 

Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

HYMY  150.  C.  M. 

OY  WAS  a joyful  sound  to  hear 
Our  tribes  devoutly  say. 

Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste. 

And  keep  your  festal-day ! 

2. 

At  Salem’s  courts  we  must  appear. 
With  our  assembled  powers. 

In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3. 

’T  is  thither,  by  divine  command. 

The  tribes  of  God  repair. 

Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

His  Yame  with  praise  and  prayer. 
140 


THE  CHURCH. 


0,  ever  pray  for  Salem’s  peace; 

For  they  shall  prosp’rous  be, 

Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 

Who  hear  true  love  to  thee. 

5. 

May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 
A constant  guest  be  found; 

With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crown’d. 

6. 

For  my  dear  brethren’s  sake,  and  friends 
No  less  than  brethren  dear, 

I’ll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem’s  towers 
A constant  guest  appear. 

HYMN  151.  8s,  7s. 

/HHILDHEN  of  one  common  Father, 

VJ  Low  before  thy  face  we  how; 

By  the  Holy  Spirit  gather 
Every  heart  to  worship  now; 

Thou,  in  tenderness,  art  seeking 
Worship  from  thy  children  dear; 

May  our  lips,  thy  love  repeating. 

Yield  the  praise  thou  lov’st  to  hear. 

2. 

Abba,  Father,  we  adore  thee. 

Sweet  paternal  love  is  thine ; 

W e delight  to  sing  thy  glory,  ^ ' 

And  thy  excellence  divine ; 

141 


HYMNS. 


Thou  hast  loved  us,  still  art  loving, 
And  thy  love  will  never  end; 

Every  earthly  thought  removing, 

Now  let  souls  in  worship  blend. 

3. 

Hallelujah!  Lord  Almighty! 

God  of  grace,  and  truth,  and  love; 
Praises,  through  thy  Son,  delight  thee. 
Rising  up  to  heaven  above; 
Perfumed  by  the  holy  incense 
Of  his  peerless,  precious  name, 
While  the  Holy  Spirit’s  presence 
Keeps  alive  the  hallowed  flame. 

4. 

Hallelujah!  God  and  Father! 

Praise,  adoring  praise,  be  thine! 
Praises  now,  and  praise  for  ever, 
Praise  exalted  and  divine ! 
Hallelujah!  loud  the  chorus 

Shall  resound  o’er  earth  and  sea! 
Over  death  and  hell  victorious, 

Glory,  glory,  be  to  thee ! 


MISSIONS. 

HYMN  152.  7s,  6s. 

From  Greenland’s  icy  mountains. 
From  India’s  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric’s  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 

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MISSIONS. 


From  many  an  ancient  river. 
From  many  a palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error’s  chain. 


2. 

What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o’er  Ceylon’s  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases. 
And  only  man  is  vile : 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 
The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


3. 

Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high; 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  O salvation, 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim. 

Till  each  remotest  nation 
Has  learnt  Messiah’s  name. 


4. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole: 
Till  o’er  our  ransom’d  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
143 


HYMNS. 


Redeemer,  Xing,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

HYMX  153.  L.  M. 

WHEX,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land, 
Led  by  thy  providential  hand. 

Our  wandering  fathers  came. 

Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in 
youth. 

Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 

To  keep  them  in  thy  name. 

2. 

Then,  through  our  solitary  coast. 

The  desert  features  soon  were  lost; 

Thy  temples  there  arose ; 

Our  shores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallowed  by  thy  rites,  by  prayer, 
And  blossomed  as  the  rose. 


3. 

And  0 may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land; 

There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home, 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam; 
Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4 

Saviour,  we  own  this  debt  of  love : 

O shed  thy  spirit  from  above. 

To  move  each  Christian  breast; 

144 


MISSIONS. 


Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 

And  temples  rise  to  fix  thy  name, 
Through  all  our  desert  west. 

HYMN  154.  L.  M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where’er  the  sun 
Hoes  his  successive  journeys  run; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 


2. 

For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise, 
With  every  evening  sacrifice. 

3. 

People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song. 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4. 

Blessings  abound  where’er  he  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest; 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 


5. 

Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again. 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 
145 


HYMNS. 


DEATH. 

HYMN  155.  S.  M. 

IT  is  not  death  to  die; 

To  leave  this  weary  road, 

And  ’midst  the  brotherhood  on  high 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 

2. 

It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 

And  wake,  in  glorious  repose, 

To  spend  eternal  years. 

3. 

It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4. 

It  is  not  death  to  fling 
Aside  this  sinful  dust. 

And  rise,  on  strong,  exulting  wing. 

To  live  among  the  just. 

5. 

Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  life! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die; 

Like  thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  thee  on  high. 

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DEATH. 


IIYM^  156.  11s. 

I WOULD  not  live  alway:  I ask  not  to 
stay 

AVhere  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o’er 
the  way; 

The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us 
here 

Are  enough  for  life’s  woes,  full  enough 
for  its  cheer. 


3. 

I would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter’d  by 
sin. 

Temptation  without  and  corruption 
within : 

E’en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled 
with  fears. 

And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  peni- 
tent tears. 


3. 

I would  not  live  alway;  no,  welcome  the 
tomb: 

Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I dread  not 
its  gloom; 

There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me 
arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the\ 
skies. 


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HYMNS. 


HYMiT  157.  12s,  11s. 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave!  but  we 
will  not  deplore  thee, 

Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encom- 
pass the  tomb : 

The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portal 
before  thee. 

And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide 
through  the  gloom. 


2. 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ! we  no  longer 
behold  thee, 

Nor  tread  the  rough  path  of  the  world 
by  thy  side ; 

But  the  wide  arms  of  Mercy  are  spread  to 
enfold  thee. 

And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless 
has  died. 


3. 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ! and,  its  man- 
sion forsaking, 

Perhaps  thy  weak  spirit  in  fear  lin- 
gered long; 

But  the  sunshine  of  Paradise  beamed  on 
thy  waking, 

And  the  sound  which  thou  heard’st 
was  the  seraphim’s  song. 


DEATH. 


4. 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ! but  Twere 
wrong  to  deplore  thee, 

For  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian, 
thy  guide : 

He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will 
restore  thee; 

And  death  has  no  sting,  since  the 
Saviour  has  died. 

HYMN  158.  L.  M. 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep! 

From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep; 
A calm  and  undisturb’d  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2. 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  0 how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a slumber  meet; 

With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting ! 

3. 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest, 

Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 

No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour’s  power. 

4. 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  0 for  me 
May  such  a blissful  refuge  be ! 

Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie. 

Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

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HYMNS. 


5. 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  far  from  thee 
Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be; 
But  there  is  still  a blessed  sleep, 

From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep. 

HYMN  159.  C.  M. 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  de- 
clares 

To  those  in  Christ  who  die : 

Released  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
They’ll  reign  with  him  on  high. 

2. 

Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death’s  alarms? 

Heath’s  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3. 

If  sin  be  pardon’d,  we’re  secure. 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside ; 

The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  power, 
But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died. 

4. 

The  grave  of  all  his  saints  he  bless’d. 
When  in  the  grave  he  lay: 

And,  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  raised 
To  everlasting  day. 

5. 

Then,  joyfully,  while  life  we  have. 

To  Christ,  our  life,  we’ll  sing, 

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DEATH. 


Where  is  thy  victory,  0 grave  ? 

And  where,  0 death,  thy  sting? 

HYMN  160.  S.  M. 

OERVANT  of  God,  well  done! 

O Rest  from  thy  loved  employ; 

The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

Enter  thy  Master’s  joy. 

2. 

At  midnight  came  the  cry, 

^Yo  meet  thy  God  prepare!” 

He  woke — and  caught  his  Captain’s  eye ; 
Strong  both  in  faith  and  prayer. 

3. 

Tranquil  amidst  alarms. 

It  found  him  in  the  field, 

A veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4. 

His  sword  was  in  his  hand, 

Still  warm  with  recent  fight. 

Ready  that  moment,  at  command, 
Through  rock  and  steel  to  smite. 

5. 

His  spirit,  with  a bound. 

Left  its  encumbering  clay; 

His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground, 

A darkened  ruin  lay. 

151 


HYMNS. 


6. 

The  pains  of  death  are  past, 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease; 

And  life’s  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

7. 

» 

Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done ! 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 

And  while  eternal  ages  run. 

Rest  in  thy  Saviour’s  joy. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


HYMN  161.  C.  M. 

All  hail  the  power  of  J esus’  name 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


2. 

Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel’s  race. 

Ye  ransom’d  from  the  fall. 

Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


3. 

Hail  him  ye  heirs  of  David’s  line. 
Whom  David  Lord  did  call. 
The  God  incarnate ! Man  Divine ! 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

152 


* MISCELLANEOUS. 


4. 

Sinners  whose  love  can  ne’er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5. 

Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 

To  him  all  majesty  ascribe. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6. 

Oh,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 
W e at  his  feet  may  fall ; 

We’ll  join  the  everlasting  song. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

HYMN  162.  8s,  7s. 

God  of  mercy  and  compassion. 
Look  with  pity  on  my  pain ; 
Hear  a mournful  broken  spirit 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  complain ; 
Many  are  my  foes,  and  mighty; 

Strength  to  conquer  I have  none ; 
Nothing  can  uphold  my  goings, 

But  thy  blessed  self  alone. 

2. 

Saviour,  look  on  thy  beloved. 
Triumph  over  all  my  foes; 

Turn  to  heavenly  joy  my  mourning. 
Turn  to  gladness  all  my  woes: 

153 


HYMNS. 


Live,  or  die,  or  work,  or  suffer, 

Let  my  weary  soul  abide, 

In  all  changes  whatsoever. 

Sure  and  steadfast  by  thy  side. 

3. 

When  temptations  fierce  assault  me. 
When  my  enemies  I find. 

Sin,  and  guilt,  and  death,  and  Satan, 

All  against  my  soul  combined ; 

Hold  me  up  in  mighty  waters, 

Keep  my  eye  on  things  above. 
Righteousness,  divine  atonement. 

Peace,  and  everlasting  love! 

HYMK  163.  7s. 

Hark  I the  song  of  jubilee; 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 

Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
Hallelujah!  for  the  Lord 
God  omnipotent  shall  reign ; 

Hallelujah ! let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2. 

Hallelujah ! — ^hark ! the  sound. 

From  the  center  to  the  skies. 

Wakes  above,  beneath,  around. 

All  creation’s  harmonies : 

See  Jehovah’s  banners  furl’d; 

Sheath’d  his  sword:  he  speaks,  ’tis 
done. 


154 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 
s 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 
With  illimitable  sway ; 

He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  have  pass’d  away: 
Then  the  end ; beneath  his  rod, 
Man’s  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Hallelujah ! Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 


HYMN  164.  10s. 

Abide  with  me  : fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me 
abide : 

When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts 
flee. 

Help  of  the  helpless,  O abide  with  me. 

2. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life’s  little  day: 
Earth’s  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass 
away; 

Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I see ; 

0 thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3. 

I need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour 
What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter’s 
power  ? 


155 


HYMNS. 


Wlio,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can 
he? 

Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide 
with  me. 

4. 

I fear  no  foe,  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless: 

Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitter- 
ness. 

Where  is  death’s  sting?  where,  grave,  thy 
victory? 

I triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

5. 

Hold  thou  Thyself  before  my  closing  eyes; 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to 
the  skies; 

Heaven’s  morning  breaks,  and  earth’s 
vain  shadows  flee; 

In  life,  in  death,  0 Lord,  abide  with  me. 

HYMN  165.  C.  M. 

0TIIOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I lift  my  soul  to  thee ; 

In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

O Lord!  remember  me. 


2. 

When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart. 
My  sins  lie  heavily, 

My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart; 
In  love  remember  me. 

156 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


3. 

Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 
And  ills  I cannot  flee, 

O g^ive  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day; 
For  good  rememlDer  me. 

4. 

If  on  my  face,  for  thy  dear  name. 
Shame  and  reproach  shall  be, 

I’ll  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame. 
If  thou  remember  me. 


5. 

When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 
I wait  thy  just  decree. 

Saviour,  with  my  last  parting  breath. 
I’ll  cry.  Remember  me. 

HYMN  166.  S.  M. 

IN  mercy,  not  in  wrath. 

Rebuke  me,  gracious  God! 

Lest,  if  thy  whole  displeasure  rise, 

I sink  beneath  thy  rod. 

2. 

Touch’d  by  thy  quickening  power. 

My  load  of  guilt  I feel ; 

The  wounds  thy  Spirit  hath  unclosed, 
O let  that  Spirit  heal. 

3. 

In  trouble  and  in  gloom. 

Must  I for  ever  mourn? 

157 


HYMNS. 


And  wilt  tlioii  not,  at  length,  0 God, 

In  pitying  love  return  ? 

4. 

0 come,  ere  life  expire. 

Send  down  thy  power  to  save; 

For  who  shall  sing  thy  Name  in  death. 
Or  praise  thee  in  the  grave? 

5. 

Why  should  I doubt  thy  grace. 

Or  yield  to  dread  despair? 

Thou  wilt  fulfill  thy  promised  word. 

And  grant  me  all  my  prayer. 

HYMN  167.  L.  P.  M. 

PEACE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive 
moan 

Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  woe ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 
And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found. 

To  lull  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  wound. 


Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest. 

On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load; 

In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest. 

Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God: 

Thy  God’s  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word; 
0 hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord. 
158 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


HYMN  168.  C.  M. 

OY  Jordan’s  stormy  banks  I stand, 

And  cast  a wishful  eye 
To  Canaan’s  fair  and  happy  land, 

Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2. 

Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene. 
That  rises  to  my  sight! 

Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green. 

And  rivers  of  delight! 

O’er  all  those  wide,  extended  plains. 
Shines  one  eternal  day; 

There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns. 

And  scatters  night  away. 

4. 

No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath, 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 


5. 

Wlien  shall  I reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  forever  blest? 

Wlien  shall  I see  my  Father’s  face. 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 


6. 


Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 
Would  here  no  longer  stay; 

159 


HYMNS. 


Though  Jordan’s  waves  around  me  roll 
Fearless  I’d  launch  away. 

HYMII  169.  7s. 

OIYUERS!  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 

O God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why: 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 

Made  you  with  himself  to  live : 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands. 

Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures ! why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die? 

2. 

Sinners ! turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 

God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why: 

God,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 

That  ye  might  for  ever  live ; 

Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain? 

Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3. 

Sinners!  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 

God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why: 

He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove — 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love. 

Will  ye  not  the  grace  receive? 

Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

160  - 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die? 

HYMN  170.  C.  M. 

0 RENDER  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord, 
Invoke  his  sacred  Name ; 

Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 

Ilis  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

3. 

Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns. 

His  wondrous  works  rehearse  ; 

Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse, 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3. 

Rejoice  in  his  almighty  Name, 

Alone  to  be  adored; 

And  let  their  hearts  o’erflow  with  joy, 
at  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 
Devoutly  still  implore; 

And,  where  he’s  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  evermore. 


5. 

The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 
Keep  thankfully  in  mind; 

The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 

And  laws  to  us  assign’d. 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  171.'  C.  M. 

0FOE  a closer  walk  with  God, 

A calm  and  heavenly  frame  ! 

A light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2. 

Where  is  the  blessedness  I knew, 
When  first  I saw  the  Lord  ? 

Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  J esus  and  his  word  ? 

3. 

What  peaceful  hours  I once  enjoyed; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ; 

But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4* 

Return,  0 holy  Dove ! return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 

I hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5. 

The  dearest  idol  I have  known. 
Whatever  that  idol  be. 

Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne. 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6. 

So  shall  my  walk  he  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


HYMN  172.  L.  M. 


HE’S  blest,  whose  sins  have  pardon 
gain’d, 

No  more  in  judgment  to  appear; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain’d, 

And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 


2. 

No  sooner  I my  wound  disclosed. 

The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 

But  thy  forgiveness  interposed. 

And  mercy’s  healing  balm  pour’d  in. 

3. 

Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied 

The  harden’d  sinner  shall  confound; 

But  them  who  in  His  truth  confide. 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4. 

His  saints,  that  have  perform’d  his  laws, 
Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ ; 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause. 

In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 


HYMN  173.  C.  M. 

Awake,  my  soul ! stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigor  on  : 

A heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown. 

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2. 

^Tis  God’s  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 

’Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3. 

A cloud  of  witnesses  around 
Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 

Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4. 

Bless’d  Saviour ! introduced  by  thee, 
Have  we  our  race  begun ; 

And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
We’ll  lay  our  laurels  down. 

HYMJT  174.  7s. 

OOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
O Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 

Free  from  care,  from  labor  free. 
Lord,  I would  commune  with  thee : 

2. 

Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Nought  escapes,  without,  within. 
Pardon  each  infirmity. 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3. 

Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away ; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee : 

4. 

Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man’s  infirmity ; 

Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

HYM^T  175.  C.  M. 

God  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  blest. 

Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage ; 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2. 

Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 
Our  wandering  footsteps  guide ; 

Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 

And  raiment  fit  provide. 

s. 

0 spread  thy  sheltering  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease. 

And  at  our  Father’s  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

4. 

Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  prayers  implore ; 

And  thou,  the  Lord,  shalt  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  176.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  thro’  endless  days? 

2. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! sooner  far 
Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star. 

’Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he. 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus!  0,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun; 

He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O’er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

4. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No ; when  I blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I no  more  revere  his  name. 

5. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! empty  pride; 

I’ll  boast  a Saviour  crucified; 

And,  0,  may  this  my  portion  be, 

My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

HYMN  177.  7s,  6s,  Ss. 

JESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

Call  back  a wandering  sheep; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 
Would  fain,  like  Peter,  weep : 

Let  me  be  by  grace  restored. 

On  me  be  all  its  freeness  shown : 

Turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2. 

See  me.  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die;  . 

Life,  and  happiness,  and  love. 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye ; 

Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down ; 

Turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3. 

Look,  as  when  thy  pitying  eye 
Was  closed,  that  we  might  live ; 
Father,’^  at  the  point  to  die. 

My  Saviour  gasped,  forgive  !” 

Surely  with  that  dying  word, 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries,  ^Tis 
done  V’ 

0 my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 

This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone. 

HYMN  178.  C.  M. 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  0 Lord,  restrain, 
Though  I deserve  it  all ; 

Nor  let  on  me  the  hea^^  storm 
Of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

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HYMNS. 


2. 

My  sins,  which  to  a deluge  swell, 

My  sinking  head  overflow, 

And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  hear, 
Too  vast  a burden  grow. 

3. 

But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 
All  my  desires  appear; 

The  groanings  of  my  burdened  soul 
Have  reach’d  thine  open  ear. 

4. 

Forsake  me  not,  0 Lord,  my  God, 
Nor  far  from  me  depart : 

Make  haste  to  my  relief,  0 thou 
Who  my  salvation  art. 

HYMN  179.  C.  M. 

God  moves  in  a mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2. 

Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill. 

He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3. 

Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  him  for  bis  grace  : 

Behind  a frowning  providence 
He  hides  a smiling  face. 

5. 

His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 

The  bud  may  have  a bitter  taste. 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6. 

Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 

God  is  his  own  interpreter, 

And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

HYMN'  180.  L.  M. 

Though  I should  seek  to  wash  me 
clean 

In  water  of  the  driven  snow. 

My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain. 

And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  woe ; 

2. 

The  Spirit,  in  his  power  divine. 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth. 
Expose  the  foulness  of  its  sin. 

And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3. 

Ah,  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  answer  him  should  dare; 
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HYMNS. 


Condemn’d,  and  into  silence  awed, 

They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

4. 

There,  must  a Mediator  plead, 

Who  God  and  man  may  both  embrace  : 
With  God,  for  man,  to  intercede. 

And  give  to  man  the  purchased  grace. 

5. 

And  lo  ! the  Son  of  God  is  slain 
To  be  this  Mediator  crowned : 

In  him,  my  soul,  be  cleansed  from  stain. 
In  him  thy  righteousness  be  found ! 

HYMN  181.  8s,  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 

Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 

Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us. 
Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly. 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us ; 

We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

2. 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 

Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  thy  people  be. 

Should  swift  death  this  night  o’ertake  us. 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb. 

May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us. 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


HYMKT  182.  8s,  7s. 

ONE  there  is,  above  all  others. 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a brother’s. 

Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end: 

They  who  once  his  kindness  prove, 

Find  it  everlasting  love  ! 


2. 

Which,  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  ns, 
Could  or  would  have  shed  their  blood? 

But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God  : 

This  was  boundless  love  indeed ; 

J esus  is  a Friend  in  need. 

3. 

Wlien  he  lived  on  earth  abased. 

Friend  of  Sinners  was  his  name ; 

Now,  above  all  glory  raised. 

He  rejoices  in  the  same  : 

Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends. 

And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4. 

O for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 

We,  alas  ! forget  too  often, 

^^^at  a Friend  we  have  above ; 

But,  when  home  our  souls  are  brought. 

We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 


HYMNS. 


HYMN  183.  L.  M. 

STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

Though  I have  done  thee  such  despite : 
Cast  not  a sinner  quite  away. 

Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2. 

Though  I have  most  unfaithful  been. 

Of  all  who  e’er  thy  grace  received; 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness 
grieved ; 

3. 

Yet,  0,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honor  of  my  great  High-priest ; 

Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I shall  not  see  thy  people’s  rest. 

4. 

0 Lord,  my  weary  soul  release. 

Upraise  me  by  thy  gracious  hand; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 

And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 


HYMN  184.  L.  M. 

HE’S  blest,  whose  sins  have  pardon 
gain’d. 

No  more  in  judgment  to  appear, 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain’d, 

And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


2. 

No  sooner  I my  wound  disclosed, 

The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 

But  thy  forgiveness  interposed, 

And  mercy’s  healing  balm  pour’d  in. 

3. 

Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied. 

The  harden’d  sinner  shall  confound; 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide. 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4. 

His  saints  that  have  perform’d  his  laws, 
Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ ; 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 

In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

HYMN  185.  C.  M. 

0 HAPPY  is  the  man  who  hears 
Religion’s  warning  voice. 

And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2. 

For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 
Than  east  or  west  unfold ; 

More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3. 

Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 
Immortal,  happy  days ; 

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HYMNS. 


tier  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4. 

And,  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

HYMN  186.  L.  M. 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thon  art, 
My  Saviour,  my  eternal  rest ; 

Then  only  will  this  longing  heart 
Be  fully  and  for  ever  blest. 

2. 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art. 
Thy  unveiled  glory  to  behold; 

Then  only  will  this  wandering  heart 
Cease  to  be  false  to  thee,  and  cold. 

3. 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 
Wliere  spotless  saints  thy  name  adore ; 
Then  only  will  this  sinful  heart 
Be  evil  and  defiled  no  more. 


Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art. 
Where  none  can  die,  where  none  remove 
There  neither  life  nor  death  will  part 
Me  from  thy  presence  and  thy  love. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


HYMN  187.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 

And  his  heart  with  love  runs  o’er; 

He  is  able. 

He  is  willing : doubt  no  more. 

2. 

Come,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
God’s  free  bounty  glorify; 

True  belief  and  true  repentance. 

Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 
Without  money. 

Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Lost  and  ruin’d  by  the  fall, 

If  you  tarry  till  you’re  better. 

You  will  never  come  at  all: 

Not  the  righteous. 

Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4. 

Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Your  Redeemer  prostrate  lies; 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ! 

Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies. 

It  is  finish’d  !” 

Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice? 

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HYMNS. 


Lo ! til’  incarnate  God,  ascending, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

6. 

Saints  and  angels,  join’d  in  concert. 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 

While  the  blissful  courts  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name ; 
Hallelujah ! 

Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

HYMN  188.  C.  M. 

AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 
VTien  heated  in  the  chase  ; 

So  longs  my  soul,  0 God,  for  thee. 

And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

3. 

For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 

O when  shall  I behold  thy  face, 

Thou  Majesty  divine? 

3. 

Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Trust  God;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


4. 

God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I 
Like  one  forgotten,  mourn. 

Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  exposed 
• To  my  oppressor’s  scorn? 

5. 

Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul 
Hope  still;  and  thou  shalt  sing 

The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health’s  eternal  spring. 

HYMN  189.  S.  M. 

A CHARGE  to  keep  I have, 

A A God  to  glorify; 

A never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky: 

2. 

From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill : 

0 may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master’s  will. 

3. 

Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live. 

And  O thy  servant.  Lord,  prepare 
A strict  account  to  give. 

4. 

Help  me  to  watch  and  pray. 

And  on  thyself  rely : 

Assured  if  I my  trust  betray, 

I shall  for  ever  die. 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  190.  S.  M. 

PART  I. 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

As  thou  wert  ever  kind; 

Let  me,  oppress’d  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2. 

Wash  off  my  foul  oflfense. 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin; 

For  I confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3. 

Against  thee.  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  thy  sight. 

Have  I transgress’d;  and,  though  con- 
demn’d. 

Must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

4. 

In  guilt  each  part  was  form’d 
Of  all  this  sinful  frame; 

In  guilt  I was  conceived,  and  born 
The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

PART  II. 

With  hyssop  purge  me.  Lord, 

And  so  I clean  shall  be : 

I shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 

When  purified  by  thee. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


2. 

Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 
Thy  kind  forgiving  voice ; 

That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 

3. 

Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view : 

Create  in  me  a heart  that’s  clean, 

An  upright  mind  renew. 

4. 

Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight; 

Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight. 

HYMN  191.  L.  M. 

The  countless  multitude  on  high, 

That  tune  their  songs  to  Jesus’  name, 
All  merit  of  their  own  deny. 

And  Jesus’  worth  alone  proclaim. 

2. 

Firm  on  the  ground  of  sovereign  grace, 
They  stand  before  Jehovah’s  throne; 
The  only  song  in  which  blest  place 
Is,  Thou  art  worthy!  thou  alone.” 

3. 

While  thus  the  ransom’d  myriads  shout, 
Amen  ” the  holy  angels  cry  ; ' 

Amen,  Amen,”  resounds  throughout 
The  boundless  regions  of  the  sky. 

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HYMNS. 


4. 

Let  us  with  joy  adopt  the  strain 
We  hope  to  sing  for  ever  there, 
Worthy’s  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Worthy  alone  the  crown  to  wear !” 

5. 

Without  one  thought  that’s  good  to  plead, 
Oh ! what  could  shield  us  from  despair 
But  this,  though  we  are  vile  indeed. 

The  Lord  our  Righteousness  is  there. 

HYMN  192.  L.  M. 

SUN  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 

It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near : 

O may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise. 

To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant’s  eyes. 

2. 

Wlien  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep. 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour’s  breast ! 

3. 

Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 

For  without  thee  I cannot  live  : 

Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh. 

For  without  thee  I dare  not  die. 

4. 

If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  thine 
Have  spurned,  to-day,  the  voice  divine. 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 

Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


5. 

Watch  by  the  sick:  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store. 
Be  every  mourner’s  sleep,  to-night, 

Like  infants’  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take : 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

HYMN  193.  S.  M. 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 

The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2. 

0 watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne’er  give  o’er; 

Benew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  divine  implore. 

3. 

Ne’er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down: 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4. 

Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death  \ 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 

He’ll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  194.  S.  M. 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering.  Sinner,  come : 

The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  pro- 
claims 

To  all  his  children.  Come. 

2. 

Let  him  that  heareth,  say 
To  all  about  him.  Come  : 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 

To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

s. 

Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O let  him  freely  come. 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 

Yis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4. 

Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites. 

Declares,  I quickly  come. 

Lord!  even  so;  I wait  thy  hour: 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 


HYMN  195.  C.  M. 


ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  ho  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a worm  as  I? 


2. 


Was  it  for  crimes  that  I have  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Amazing  pity ! grace  unknown ! 

And  love  beyond  degree ! 

3. 

Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 

When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 

For  man,  the  creature’s  sin. 

4. 

Thus  might  I hide  my  blushing  face. 
While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  mine  eyes  in  tears. 

5. 

But  drops  of  grief  can  ne’er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I owe ; 

Here,  Lord,  I give  myself  away, 

’T  is  all  that  I can  do. 

HYMiT  196.  C.  M. 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide; 

The  shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2. 

In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose: 

Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 

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HYMNS. 


3. 

lie  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 
And,  to  his  endless  praise, 

Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4. 

I pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death 
From  fear  and  danger  fre6; 

For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5. 

Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 
Through  all  my  life  extend. 

That  life  to  him  I will  devote, 

And  in  his  service  spend. 

HYMN  197.  L.  M. 

0LORD,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 

The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends. 
Thy  sacred  truth’s  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

2. 

Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 

IJnfathom’d  depths  thy  judgments  are; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains, 

The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3. 

Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake. 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make. 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust! 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


4. 

Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 
To  banquet  on  thy  love’s  repast; 
And  drink,  as  from  a fountain’s  head. 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

5. 

With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain. 
Thy  presence  is  eternal  day; 

0 let  thy  saints  thy  favor  gain. 

To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

HYMN  198.  7s. 

SINNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep. 
Wake,  and  o’er  thy  folly  weep; 
Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead, 

J esus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2. 

Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path : 
Watchful  tread  that  path;  be  wise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3. 

Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime. 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time ; 

Life  secure  without  delay. 

Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4. 

Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still; 

Called  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will; 

Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  199.  7s. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise : 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow’s  sun ! 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise. 

Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2. 

Hasten  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow’s  sun; 

Lest  thy  season  should  be  o’er. 

Ere  this  evening’s  stage  be  run. 

3. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow’s  sun ; 

Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 

Ere  salvation’s  work  is  done. 

4. 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow’s  sun; 

Lest  perdition  thee  arrest. 

Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

HYMN  200.  H.  M. 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow; 

The  gladly  solemn  sound 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 

To  earth’s  remotest  bound  : 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come. 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2. 

Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made ; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 

Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad: 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3. 

Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoningLamb; 

Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  world  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

HYMY  201.  S.  M. 

0 WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 

’Twere  vain  the  ocean’s  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2. 

The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 

’Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live. 

Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3. 

Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a life  above. 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years;  ^ 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4. 

There  is  a death  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath; 

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HYMNS. 


O what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5. 

Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 

Lest  we  he  banished  from  thy  face, 

And  evermore  undone. 

HYMN  202.  C.  P.  M. 

JOIN’D  in  the  bonds  of  faith  and  love. 
With  saints  on  earth,  and  saints  above, 
One  spirit  with  our  Lord, 

In  happy  union  here  we  meet. 

To  worship  at  the  Saviour’s  feet, 

And  own  his  work  and  word. 

2. 

Thy  gracious  promise,  Lord,  impart. 
Display  thy  power  in  every  heart. 

And  shed  thy  blessing  round. 

Oh ! may  thy  truth  our  spirits  cheer. 
Confirm  our  hope,  dispel  our  fear. 

And  make  our  joys  abound. 

HYMN  203.  C.  M. 

I HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

“ Come  unto  me  and  rest; 

Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
i’hy  head  upon  my  breast;” 

I came  to  Jesus  as  I was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


I found  in  him  a resting-place, 

And  lie  has  made  me  glad. 

3. 

I heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

‘^Behold,  I freely  give 

The  living-water!  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 

I came  to  J esus,  and  I drank 
Of  that  life-giving  stream : 

My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived. 
And  now  I live  in  him. 

3. 

I heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

‘‘I  am  this  dark  world’s  light: 

Look  unto  me : thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright.” 

I looked  to  J esus,  and  I found 
In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 

And  in  that  light  of  life  I’ll  walk 
Till  all  my  journey’s  done. 

HYMN  204.  7s,  6s. 

I LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus,  • 

The  Spotless  Lamb  of  God; 

He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load : 

I bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a stain  remains. 

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HYMNS. 


2. 

I lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  him; 

He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem: 

I lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 

He  from  them  all  releases. 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3 

I rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine ; 

His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I on  his  breast  recline. 

I love  the  name  of  Jesus, 
Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 

Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

HYM5T  205.  L.  M. 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord; 

’Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word; 
Jesus  speaks,  he  speaks  to  thee: 

‘^Say,  poor  sinner,  lov’st  thou  me? 

2. 

‘‘  I delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded  heal’d  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right. 
Turn’d  thy  darkness  into  light. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


3. 

‘‘  Can  a woman’s  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I remember  thee. 

4. 

“ Mine  is  an  unchanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath. 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5. 

“ Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be : 

Say,  poor  sinner,  lov’st  thou  me  ? ” 

6. 

Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  still  so  faint, 

Yet  I love  thee  and  adore: 

0 for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

HYMN  206.  H.  M. 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise; 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears; 

The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears : 

Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2. 

He  ever  lives  above. 

For  me  to  intercede ; 

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HYMNS. 

His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead; 

His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race. 

And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3. 

Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears. 
Received  on  Calvary; 

They  pour  effectual  prayers. 

They  strongly  plead  for  me  : 

Forgive  him,  O forgive,  they  cry, 

ITor  let  that  ransom’d  sinner  die. 

4. 

My  God  is  reconciled; 

His  pard’ning  voice  I hear : 

He  owns  me  for  his  child; 

I can  no  longer  fear  : 

With  confidence  I now  draw  nigh, 

And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

HYMN  207.  7s. 

Depth  of  mercy ! can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 

Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 

Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2. 

I have  long  vuthstood  his  grace; 

Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 

Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls; 
Grieved  him  by  a thousand  falls. 

3. 

Kindled  his  relentings  are ; 

Me  he  now  delights  to  spare; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Now  my  Father’s  mercies  move, 

Justice  lingers 'into  love. 

4. 

Lo ! for  me  the  Saviour  stands ; 

Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands 
God  is  love  ! I know,  I feel ; 

Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still. 

HYMN  208.  8s,  7. 

JESITS,  the  Name  high  over  all. 

In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky; 

Angels  and  men  before  it  fall. 

And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2- 

Jesus,  the  Name  to  sinners  dear. 

The  Name  to  sinners  given; 

It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear; 

It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3. 

Jesus  the  prisoner’s  fetters  breaks. 

And  bruises  Satan’s  head; 

Power  into  strengthless  souls  he  speaks. 
And  life  into  the  dead.  ■ 

4. 

0 that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 
The  riches  of  his  grace ; 

The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

5. 

Ilis  only  righteousness  I show. 

His  saving  truth  proclaim: 

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HYMNS. 


is  all  my  business  here  below 
To  cry,  Behold  the  Lamb! 

6. 

Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 
1 may  but  gasp  his  name ; 

Preach  him  to  all,  and  cry  in  death, 
Behold,  behold  the  Lamb ! 

HYMN  209.  C.  M. 

Jf  Y God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
i The  life  of  my  delights. 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 

And  comfort  of  my  nights: 

2. 

In  darkest  shades  if  thou  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun; 

Thou  art  my  soul’s  bright  morning  star. 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3. 

The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 
With  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 

If  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine, 

And  whispers  I am  his. 

4. 

My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 
At  that  transporting  word. 

Bun  up  with  joy  the  shining  way. 

To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


5. 

Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I’d  break  through  every  foe ; 

The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Would  bear  me  conqu’ror  through. 

HYMN  210.  L.  M. 

JUST  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace. 

Or  meetness  for  that  heavenly  place, 

O guilty  sinner,  come,  0 come ! 

2. 

Thy  sins  I bore  on  Calvary’s  tree ; 

The  stripes  thy  due  were  laid  on  me. 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free ; 

O wretched  sinner,  come,  0 come ! 

3. 

Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross : 

My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss; 

O needy  sinner,  come,  0 come! 

4. 

‘^The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say.  Come;” 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  Come! 

Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may 
come ; 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come,  O come! 

HYMN  211.  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  a voice  of  sov’reign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ! 

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HYMNS. 


IIo ! ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 

And  trust  a faithful  Lord. 

2. 

My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 

I would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 

0 help  my  unbelief! 

3. 

To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
Incarnate  God,  I fly; 

Here  let  me  wash  my  guilty  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

4. 

A guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm. 
Into  thine  arms  I fall ; 

Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

HYMX  212.  S.  M. 

I WAS  a wand’ring  sheep, 

I did  not  love  the  fold; 

I did  not  love  my  Shepherd’s  voice, 

I would  not  be  controll’d; 

I was  a wayward  child, 

I did  not  love  my  home ; 

I did  not  love  my  Father’s  voice, 

I loved  afar  to  roam. 

2. 

The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep. 

The  Father  sought  his  child; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


They  follow’d  me  o’er  vale  and  hill, 

O’er  deserts,  waste  and  wild; 

They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famish’d,  and  faint,  and  lone; 

They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 
They  saved  the  wand’ring  one. 

3. 

Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

’T  was  he  that  loved  my  soul; 

’T  was  He  that  wash’d  me  in  his  blood, 

’T  was  he  that  made  me  whole; 

No  more  a wand’ring  sheep, 

I love  to  be  controll’d; 

I love  my  tender  Shepherd’s  voice, 

I love  the  peaceful  fold. 

HYMN  213.  P.  M. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where’er  ye  lan- 
guish ; 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently 
kneel ; 

Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here 
tell  your  anguish; 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  can- 
not heal. 

2. 

Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
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HYMNS, 


Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  say- 
ing, 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  can- 
not cure. 

3. 

Here  see  the  bread  of  life;  see  waters 
flovung 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure 
from  above; 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love;  come,  ever 
knowing. 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  hut  Heaven  can 
remove. 

HYMH  214.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  thou  everlasting  King, 

Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  thy  well-deserved  renown. 

And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

2. 

Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals.  Lord,  to  thee ; 

Like  the  blest  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  received  the  pledge  of  love. 

3. 

The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 

O may  it  ever,  ever  stay : 

Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold. 

Nor  hope  decline,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


4. 

Let  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 

Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 

Till  we  be  raised  to  sing  thy  Name, 

At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  215.  P.  M. 

PART  I. 

JESUS,  I my  cross  have  taken. 

All  to  leave  and  follow  thee. 

Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I’ve  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known , 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  all  my  own. 

2. 

Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 

Human  hopes  and  looks  deceive  me, 
Thou  art  not  like  them,  untrue ; 

And  while  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might. 

Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  scorn  me, 
Show  thy  face  and  all  is  bright. 

3. 

Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure ; 

Come  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain; 

In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure ; 

With  thy  favor  loss  is  gain. 

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HYMNS. 


I have  called  thee  Abba,  Father ; 

I have  set  my  heart  on  thee ; 

Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather 
All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

PAKT  ir. 

Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

’T  will  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me^ 
Thou  canst  give  me  sweetest  rest. 

0,  Tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me. 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 

0,  "'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me. 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee  ! 

2. 

Enow,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation ; 

Rise  o’er  sin  and  fear  and  care ; 

Joy  to  find,  in  every  station. 

Something  still  to  do  and  bear. 

Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee. 
Think  what  Father’s  smiles  are  thine, 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee ; 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine? 

3. 

Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory. 
Arm’d  by  faith,  and  wing’d  by  prayer 
Heaven’s  eternal  days  before  thee, 

God’s  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission. 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days : 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

' HYMl^  216.  S.  M. 

ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o’er  and  o’er ; 
I’m  nearer  to  my  home  to-day 
Than  e’er  I’ve  been  before : 


2. 

Nearer  my  Father’s  house, 

Where  many  mansions  be; 

Nearer  the  great  encircled  throne, 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea; 

3. 

Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  burdens  are  laid  down; 

Nearer  resigning  every  cross. 
Nearer  the  starry  crown : 

4. 

But  waves  of  death’s  still  sea 
Roll  dark  before  my  sight. 

That  brightly  on  the  other  side 
Break  on  a shore  of  light. 

5. 

0,  if  my  mortal  feet 

Have  almost  gained  the  brink, 

If  it  be  I am  nearer  home 
Much  nearer  than  I think : 

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6. 

Father,  perfect  my  trust, 

That  I may  feel,  in  death, 

My  soul  her  feet  hath  firmly  set 
On  Christ,  the  Rock  of  faith ! 

HYMN  217.  P.  M. 

WHEN  this  passing  world  is  done, 
When  has  sunk  yon  glowing  sun. 
When  we  stand  with  Christ  in  glory. 
Looking  o’er  life’s'  finished  story. 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I fully  know. 

Not  till  then,  how  much  I owe. 

2. 

When  I stand  before  the  throne. 

Dressed  in  beauty  not  my  own. 

When  I see  thee  as  thou  art. 

Love  thee  with  unsinning  heart. 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I fully  know. 

Not  till  then,  how  much  I owe. 

3. 

When  the  praise  of  heaven  I hear. 

Loud  as  thunder  to  the  ear. 

Loud  as  many  waters’  noise. 

Sweet  as  harp’s  melodious  voice. 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I fully  know. 

Not  till  then,  how  much  I owe. 

HYMN  218.  C.  M. 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with 
praise 

On  all  thy  works  I look ; 

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But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace,- 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  hook. 

2. 

The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll, 
Plave  much  instruction  given ; 

But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I may  soar  to  heaven. 

3. 

The  fields  provide  my  food,  and  show 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 

But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4. 

Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 
Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfied. 

And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5 

Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 
Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 

And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6. 

Here  would  I learn  how  Christ  has  died 
To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside. 

Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7. 

Than  let  me.  love  my  Bible  more. 

And  take  a fresh  delight, 

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HYMNS. 


By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o’er, 

And  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  219.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  where’er  thy  people  meet, 

There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat; 
Where’er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2. 

For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3. 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few. 

Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 

Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  Name. 

4. 

Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care. 

To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

HYMN  220.  P.  M. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are 
few. 

On  him  I lean,  who,  not  in  vain. 
Experienced  every  human  pain; 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


He  feels  my  griefs,  lie  sees  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2. 

If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom’s  narrow  way, 

To  fly  the  good  I would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I would  not  do ; 

Still  he  who  felt  temptation’s  power 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3. 

When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,  sore  dismayed,  my  spirit  dies ; 

Then  he  who  once  vouchsafed  to  bear 
The  midnight  agony  of  prayer. 

Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry. 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4. 

When  sorrowing  o’er  some  stone  I bend. 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a friend. 

And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile. 
Divides  me  for  a little  while ; 

Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I shed. 

For  thou  didst  weep  o’er  Lazarus  dead. 

5. 

And,  oh,  when  I have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last. 

Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  bed  of  death,  for  thou  hast  died: 
Then  point  to  realms  of  endless  day, 

And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away, 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  221.  S.  M. 

Grace  ! ^tis  a charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2. 

Grace  first  contrived  a way 
To  save  rebellious  man. 

And  all  the  means  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3. 

Grace  guides  my  wandering  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4. 

Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

HYMN  222.  7s. 

SEEK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate. 
Enter  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Many  ask  to  enter  there 
Wlien  too  late  to  offer  prayer. 

2. 

God  from  mercy’s  seat  shall  rise, 

And  for  ever  bar  the  skies : 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


Then,  though  sinners  cry  without, 

He  will  say,  ‘‘1  know  you  not.’’ 

3. 

Mournfully  will  they  exclaim ; 

Lord,  we  have  professed  thy  name ; 
We  have  ate  with  thee,  and  heard 
Heavenly  teaching  in  thy  word.” 

4. 

Vain,  alas,  will  he  their  plea, 

Workers  of  iniquity; 

Sad  their  everlasting  lot ; 

Christ  will  say,  I know  you  not.’^ 

HYMN  223.  8s,  6s. 

Awaked  by  Sinai’s  awful  sound. 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I found, 
And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 

Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 

‘‘  The  sinner  must  be  born  again. 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe.” 

2. 

When  to  the  law  I trembling  fled, 

It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I no  relief  could  find ; 

This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain. 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again,” 
And  whelmed  my  tortured  mind. 
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HYMNS. 


3. 

Again  did  Sinai’s  thunder  roll, 

And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A vast  oppressive  load ; 

Alas,  I read  and  saw  it  plain, 

‘‘  The  sinner  must  be  horn  again. 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God.” 

4. 

The  saints  I heard  with  rapture  tell. 

How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 
And  broke  the  fowler’s  snare ; 

Yet  when  I found  this  truth  remain, 

The  sinner  must  he  born  again,” 

I sunk  in  deep  despair. 

5. 

But  while  I thus  in  anguish  lay, 

The  gracious  Saviour  passed  this  way. 
And  felt  his  pity  move  ; 

The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 

How  by  his  grace  is  born  again. 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

HYMH  224.  L.  M. 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world, 
begone; 

Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 

From  flesh  and  sense  I would  be  free. 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2. 

My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  nre,  • ^ 
And  kindles  with  a pure  desire 
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MISCELLANEOUS, 


To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 

And  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 

3. 

Wlien  I can  say  that  God  is  mine, 

When  I can  see  thy  glories  shine, 

I’ll  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet. 

And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4. 

Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land ; ^ 

And  in  thy  worship  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

HYMN  225.  7s. 

Lord,  my  God,  I long  to  know, 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought. 

Do  I love  thee,  Lord,  or  no? 

Am  I thine,  or  am  I not? 

2. 

Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain. 

Prayer  a task  and  burden  prove. 

Any  duty  give  me  pain. 

If  I knew  a Saviour’s  love? 


3. 

When  I turn  mine  eyes  within, 

O how  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild! 
Prone  to  unbelief  and  sin. 

Can  I deem  myself  thy  child? 
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HYMNS. 


4. 

Yet  I mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a grief  and  thrall : 
Should  I grieve  for  what  I feel, 

If  I did  not  love  at  all? 


5. 

Could  I love  thy  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I once  abhorr’d, 

Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 

If  I did  not  love  thee.  Lord? 

6. 

Saviour,  let  me  love  thee  more, 

If  I love  at  all,  I pray; 

If  I have  not  loved  before. 

Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

HYMY  226.  L.  M. 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and 
snares ; 

They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2. 

Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 

AVhy  wult  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  he  provide. 

Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a guide  ? 

210 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


3. 

When  first  before  his  mercy-seat 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit; 
lie  gave  thee  warrant,  from  tliat  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 

4. 

Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 

And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call? 

And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 

That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5. 

Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road. 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace  to  God; 

Then  count  thy  present  trials  small. 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 

HYMIT  227.  L.  M. 

Faith  is  the  Christian’s  evidence 
Of  things  unseen  by  mortal  eye; 

It  passes  all  the  bounds  of  sense, 

And  penetrates  the  inmost  sky. 

2. 

Things  absent  it  can  set  in  view, 

And  bring  far  distant  prospects  home 
Events  long  past  it  can  renew, 

And  long  foresee  the  things  to  come. 

3. 

AYith  strong  persuasion,  from  afar 
The  heavenly  region  it  surveys, 
Embraces  all  the  blessings  there. 

And  here  enjoys  the  promises. 

211 


HYMNS. 


4. 

By  faith  a steady  course  we  steer, 

Through  rulSiing  storms  and  swelling 
seas, 

O’ercome  the  world,  keep  down  our  fear, 
And  still  possess  our  souls  in  peace. 

5. 

By  faith  we  pass  the  vale  of  tears, 

Safe  and  serene,  though  oft  distress’d; 
By  faith,  subdue  the  king  of  fears. 

And  go  rejoicing  to  our  rest. 

HYMI^  228.  C.  M. 

SEE,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, 

A barren  fig-tree  stands; 

'No  fruit  it  yields,  no  blossom  hears, 
Though  planted  by  his  hands. 

2. 

From  year  to  year  the  tree  he  views. 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found: 

Then  cut  it  down,”  the  Lord  commands, 
‘‘Why  cumbers  it  the  ground?” 

3. 

But  lo!  the  gracious  Saviour  pleads, 

“ The  barren  fig-tree  spare. 

Another  year  in  mercy  wait. 

It  yet  may  bloom  and  bear : 

4. 

“But  if  my  culture  prove  in  vain. 

And  still  no  fruit  be  found, 

212 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


I plead  no  more;  destroy  the  tree, 

And  root  it  from  thy  ground.’^ 

BYMN  229.  C.  M. 

The  head  that  once  was  crown’d  with 
thorns, 

Is  crown’d  with  glory  now; 

A royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor’s  brow. 

3. 

The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords, 

Is  to  our  Jesus  given; 

The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
He  reigns  o’er  earth  and  heaven. 

3. 

The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above. 

The  joy  of  all  below. 

To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 

And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

4. 

To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 
With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name,  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5. 

They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below. 

They  reign  with  him  above ; 

Their  everlasting  joy  to  know 
The  myst’ry  of  his  love. 

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HYMXS. 


HYMN  230.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Lord,  dismiss  ns  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  wnth  joy  and  peace; 
Let  ns  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Trinmph  in  redeeming  grace : 

O refresh  ns. 

Traveling  throngh  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 

For  thy  gospel’s  joyfnl  sound; 

^lay  the  frnits  of  thy  salvation 
In  onr  hearts  and  lives  ahonnd! 

Ever  faithfnl 

To  the  trnth  may  we  he  fonnd. 

3. 

So  whene’er  the  signal’s  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away. 

Borne  on  angels’  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  the  snmmons  to  obey. 

May  we  ever 

Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

DOXOLOGY.  L.  M. 

PRAISE  God  from  whom  all  blessings 
flow; 

Praise  him  all  creatnres  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 


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HYMN 

A charge  to  keep  I have 189 

A glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 109 

Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide 164 

Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 195 

■ All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus’  name..... 161 

Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny 135 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God 49 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory 7 

Another  six  days’  work  is  done 97 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 88 

Arise,  my  soul  arise 206 

Asleep  in  Jesus  ! blessed  sleep 158 

As  o’er  the  past  my  memory  strays..., 102 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 188 

Awake,  my  soul  1 stretch  every  nerve 173 

Awake,,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays 72 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake 98 

Awaked  by  Sinai’s  awful  sound 223 

Before  Jehovah’s  awful  throne 70 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 26 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 226 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 103 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 200 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken 50 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
ing   14 

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HYMN 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 10 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 69 

Children  of  one  common  Father 151 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to  day 32 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 38 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove 36 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 104 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 80 

Come  ye  disconsolate,  where’er  ye  languish..  213 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 187 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 76 

Depth  of  mercy ! can  there  be 207 

Faith  is  the  Christian’s  evidence 227 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home 121 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone.. . 224 

Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound 40 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear 57 

Father  of  mercies  ! in  thy  word 107 

Father,  whate’er  of  earthly  bliss 134 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be 30 

For  ever  with  the  Lord 120 

For  thee,  0 dear,  dear  Country 115 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 78 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 84 

From  Greenland’s  icy  mountains 152 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 146 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 75 

God  bless  our  native  land 43 

God  moves  in  a mysterious  way 179 

God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing 71 

God  of  mercy  and  compassion 162 

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INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


HYMN 

God  of  oiir  fathers,  by  whose  hand 175 

God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 124 

God’s  perfect  law  converts  the  soul 108 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  Name 58 

Go,  speak  of  Jesus  ! of  that  love 50 

Grace  ! ’tis  a charming  sound 221 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 73 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 218 

Guide  me,  0 thou  great  Jehovah 127 

Hail ! thou  long  expected  Jesus 2 

Hail,  thou  once  despisM  Jesus 28 

Hail  to  the  Lord’s  Anointed 13 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace 92 

Hark!  hark,  my  soul 114 

Hark  ! my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord 205 

Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes...  1 

Hark  ! the  herald  angels  sing 5 

Hark  ! the  song  of  jubilee 163 

Hark  ! what  mean  those  holy  voices 11 

I Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 100 

Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me 100 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declares...  150 
He’s  blest,  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain’d,...  172 

He’s  come,  let  every  knee  be  bent 37 

Holy  Father,  great  Creator 41 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 15 

How  firm  a foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord.  136 

How  oft,  alas  ! this  wretched  heart 10 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 145 

How  sweet  a voice  of  sov’ reign  grace 211 

I heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 203 

I lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 204 

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INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


HTMN 

I was  a wandering  sheep 212 

I love  thy  kingdom,  Lord 148 

I would  not  live  alway  ; I ask  not  to  stay... . 156 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath 166 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer  85 

In  thy  name,  O Lord,  assembling 91 

In  thee  I put  my  steadfast  trust 131 

It  is  not  death  to  die 155 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 65 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 119 

Jerusalem  the  golden 116 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 176 

Jesus,  I my  cross  have  taken 215 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 177 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 142 

Jesus,  my  strength, ‘my  hope 89 

Jesus!  Name  of  wondrous  love, 9 

Jesus  shall  reign  where’er  the  sun 154 

Jesus,  the  Name  high  over  all 208 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 139 

Jesus,  thou  everlastino;  Kino; 214 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 144 

Jesus,  where’er  thy  people  meet 219 

Join’d  in  the  bonds  of  faith  and  love 202 

Joy  to  the  world  1 the  Lord  is  come 3 

Just  as  I am,  without  one  plea 56 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 210 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art 186 

Lo,  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending 4 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 230 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 125 

Lord  1 in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 95 

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INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


HYMN 

Lord,  my  God,  I long  to  know 225 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I’d  praise  thee. ....  74 

Lo  ! what  a cloud  of  witnesses 105 

Magnify  Jehovah’s  Name 63 

’Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 
plaints  113 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee 54 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread 48 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love 79 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I stray 133 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 22 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys,... 209 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 193 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 23 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 122 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 106 

0 bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 83 

O come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 68 

0 for  a closer  walk  with  God 171 

0 for  a heart  to  praise  my  God 62 

O for  a thousand  tongues  to  sing 64 

0 God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord 96 

O God,  our  help  in  ages  past 99 

O gracious  God,  in  whom  I live 24 

0 happy  is  the  man  who  hears 185 

0 Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 39 

0 Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope. . . 197 

O Mother  dear,  Jerusalem 117 

O render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 170. 

0 render  thanks  to  God  above 61; 

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INDEX  OF  HYMNS. 


0 Spirit  of  the  living  Grod 60 

0 that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 20 

O Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 165 

0 Thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight 21 

O Twas  a joyful  sound  to  hear 150 

O where  shall  rest  be  found 201 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 55 

On  Jordan’s  stormy  banks  I stand 168 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 216 

One  there  is,  above  all  others 182 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 33 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan..  16t 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 42 

Prayer  is  the  soul’s  sincere  desire 87 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 35 

Rise,  crown’d  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise  12 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings Ill 

Rock  of  ages ! cleft  for  me 143 

Salvation  ! 0 the  joyful  sound 140 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 181 

Saviour,  like  a shepherd  lead  us 45 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee 18 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 44 

See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 228 

Seek,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate 222 

Servant  of  God,  well  done 160 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 6 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 198 

Sinners!  turn,  why  will  ye  die 169 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 174 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 46 

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HYMN 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 67 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 183 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear 192 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King. 66 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 29 

The  countless  multitude  on  high 191 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care........  100 

The  head  that  once  was  crown’d  with  thorns  229 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 196 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 130 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great 149 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 194 

The  voice  of  free  grace 141 

There  is  a fountain  filled  with  blood 137 

There  is  a land  of  pure  delight 110 

Thine  for  ever : God  of  love 53 

This  is  the  day  of  light 90 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ! but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee 157 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 138 

Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power 51 

Though  I should  seek  to  wash  me  clean 180 

Though  troubles  assail  and  dangers  affright.  129 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 81 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  0 Lord,  restrain 178 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied 123 

’Tis  finished  : so  the  Saviour  cried 31 

’Tismy  happiness  below 128 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord 47 

To  Our  Redeemer’s  glorious  name 52 

Triumphant  Sion  ! lift  thy  head 147 

Watchman  ! tell  us  of  the  night 16 

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BTMir 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 94 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0 my  God 77 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I view 220 

When  I can  read  my  title  clear 112 

When  I survey  the  wondrous  cross 25 

When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land 153 

When,  marshal’ d on  the  nightly  plain 17 

When  this  passing  world  is  done 217 

When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  132 
While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 

night 8 

While  Thee  I seek,  protecting  Power 86 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 101 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 27 

Who  place  on  Sion’s  God  their  trust 126 

With  joy  shall  I behold  the  day 118 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 93 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy 82 

Ye  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know 34 


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As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 188 

God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing 11 

God’s  perfect  law  converts  the  soul 108 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me 190 

He’s  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain’d 172 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath..,., 166 

In  thee  I put  my  steadfast  trust 131 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 65 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 125 

Magnify  Jehovah’s  Name 63 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 122 

0 bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 83 

O come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 68 

O God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord 96 

O Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope 197 

O render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 170 

0 render  thanks  to  God  above 61 

0 ’twas  a joyful  sound  to  hear 150 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 196 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great 149 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 81 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  0 Lord,  restrain 178 

Thy  presence.  Lord,  hath  me  supplied 123 

Who  place  on  Sion’s  God  their  trust. 126 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 93 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy 82 

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